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Alnus rhombifolia - White Alder (Plant)

Alnus rhombifolia - White Alder (Plant)

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  • Alnus rhombifolia - White Alder (Plant)

    Alnus rhombifolia - White Alder (Plant)

    A summer shade tree that is both heat and wind tolerant. Needs regular deep watering. It's a larval food plant for the western tiger swallowtail butterfly. It's roots are nitrogen-fixing but can be invasive--plant away from foundations and water lines.

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    Plant Characteristics
    Species NameAlnus rhombifolia
    Common NameWhite Alder
    Plant TypeTree
    Sun ExposureCoast-Sun, Inland-Sun,
    Water RequirementModerate
    Soil TypeAny
    Flower ColorGreen
    Flowering MonthsJanuary, March, April, February
    Evergreen/DeciduousWinter deciduous/dormant
    Height by Width75ft. x 40ft.
     
    Specialty Features
    • Butterflies/Moths
    • Erosion Control
    • Local Plants
    • Pollinators

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