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Alnus glutinosa 'Imperialis'

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Alder with incised leaves an elegant tree. The size after 10 years is 6 m. The flower colour is flowers. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is February - March.

Date taken : 24.06.2005

Common name : Common alder

Family : Betulaceae

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. This plant has received the following award: AGM, Award of Garden Merit, 1993

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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 : needs a lot of water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 4 and 5 meter
width approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : green
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : lobed leaves
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : february - march
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature good autumn colours