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Green Alder, Siberian Alder, Sitka Alder, Wavy Leaf Alder

Alnusviridis subsp. sinuata

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Family

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

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Genus

Alnus (AL-nus)

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Synonym

Alnus alnobetula

Alnus sinuata

Alnus viridis var. sinuata

Duschekia sinuata

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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