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Alnus japonica

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Small tree Japanese alder, moist place. The size after 10 years is 6 m. This plant is hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Nikko

Date taken : 30.09.1990

Common name : Alder

Family : Betulaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop

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

© picture 3 : H. Kolster, location picture : Kwekerij H. Kolster, Boskoop

© picture 4 : H. Kolster, location picture : Kwekerij H. Kolster, Boskoop

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : tree
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs a lot of water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 5 and 7.5 meter
width approx : between 3 and 4 meter
flower colour : brown
leaf colour : green
flowering period : march - april
hardiness : hardy