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Alnus firma

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Japanese alder with distinct veined leaves. The size after 10 years is 5 m. The leaf colour is green. This plant is hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : John F. Kennedy Arboretum

Common name : Alder

Family : Betulaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Nationale Plantentuin Meijse

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : John F. Kennedy Arboretum

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : tree
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : mildly susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 4 and 5 meter
width approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
flower colour : yellow
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are narrow longitudinal
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : march
hardiness : hardy