Alnus (Alder)

#A1611 Alnus cordata

Italian Alder Rather narrow alder with heart shaped leaves.  Grows quickly and fixes nitrogen.  Hardy to  -10F (-23.3C);  height: 75ft. #A1611    Packet    $14.00,  Approximately 100 seeds

#A1613 Alnus hirsuta

Manchurian Alder Fast growing tree - great for reclamation, new homesites, or windbreaks.  The wood is finely grained and is used to make charcoal.  The bark can be used to make a dye.   #A1613   Packet   $8.00,  Approximately 100 seeds

#A1614 Alnus incana

Grey Alder (Hoary Alder, Speckled Alder) Makes a good variety for planting in new sites, as it grows very quickly.  Alders are nitrogen fixing trees and will provide wildlife food as well.  Hardy to -50F (-45C); height: 60ft. #A1614    Packet   $16.00,  Approximately 100 seeds

#A165 Alnus japonica

Japanese Alder Good species for windbreaks or land reclamation.  Bark from the tree has been used to treat certain tumors.  Fast growing.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C); height: 60ft. #A1615   Packet   $8.00,  Approximately 100 seeds

#A1616 Alnus nepalensis

Nepal Alder Fast growing tree.  Excellent for windbreaks or land reclamation.  The bark is used to make a diuretic to treat sweelings.  Hardy to 10F (-17.7C); height: 60ft. #A1616    Packet  $8.00, Approximately 100 seeds

#A1617 Alnus rhombifolia

White Alder North American native species.  Quick growing, nitrogen fixing.  Edible catkins appear in spring.  The bark, as other species of alder, is astringent.   #A1617   Packet  $20.00,  Approximately 100 seeds

#AP1617 Alnus rhombifolia

White Alder #AP1617   Bundle of 50  12" to 18 inch plants,  $79.00

#A1618 Alnus rubra

Red Alder (Hazel Alder, Black Alder, Smooth Alder, Tag Alder) Species native to the western US.  The sap is often tapped and used as a sweetener, the bark is astringent.  Hardy to -10F (-23.3C);  height: 60ft. #A1618   Packet  $21.00,  Approximately 100 seeds

#AP1618 Alnus rubra

Red Alder (Hazel Alder, Black Alder, Smooth Alder, Tag Alder) #AP1618   Bundle of 50  12" to 18 inch plants,  $79.00

#A1619 Alnus serrulata (Alnus rugosa)

Speckled Alder Native to the northeastern US.  Multiple trunks and fast growth.  Good species for planting in wet areas.   #A1619   Packet   $12.00,  Approximately 100 seeds

#AP1619 Alnus serrulata (Alnus rugosa)

Speckled Alder #AP1619   Bundle of 10    1 yr. trees,  $29.00

#A1622 Alnus tenuifolia

Mountain Alder (Thinleaf Alder) Smaller and hardier alder with narrow leaves and catkins that appear in spring (they are edible).  Bark is used as an astringent.  Hardy to -50F (-45C); height: 18ft. #A1622    Packet   $15.00,  Approximately 100 seeds

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