Description
(Alnus rugosa) Likes moist soils. Alder is found in northeastern parts of the United States and the Great Lakes region, and in much of Canada. Alder grows in moist soils, along stream banks and wet meadows usually forming clumps or thickets. Full sun/partial shade. The leaves are oval, two – four inches long and alternately arranged. Edges of leaves are double toothed. Male flowers display as dangling yellow-red catkins while female flowers are egg-shaped, small and pink. Fruit are cone shaped. Turkey, ruffed grouse, bobwhite, pheasant, woodcock are some of the birds that feed on the seed and some of the larger mammals (deer, rabbits, muskrats) feed on its twigs. Partial shade to full sun. Mature Height/spread:15- 25’. Zones: 3-6.
6-12″ tall
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