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Beach Alder

Alnusmaritima

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Family

Betulaceae (beh-tyoo-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Alnus (AL-nus)

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Species

maritima (muh-RIT-tim-muh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Rickwebb

Downingtown, PA | July 2016 | positive

I never saw this species before. It is a rare plant that has been found in three areas of the USA. The first area is in two spots in Okla...Read More

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