Smooth Alder
Alnus serrulata
This versatile shrub or small tree thrives in moist environments and supports 255 species of butterflies and moths. It offers benefits such as nitrogen fixation, erosion control, and attractive foliage with glossy green leaves and winter catkins.
Plant Type:
Tree
Shrub
Water Needs:
Average
High
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Height: 10 - 20 ft
Spread: 8 - 15 ft
Duration:
- Perennial
Season of Interest:
Countries:
- United States
Ecoregion Level II:
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- 5.3 - Atlantic Highlands
- 8.1 - Mixed Wood Plains (USA)
- 8.2 - Central USA Plains
- 8.3 - SE USA Plains
- 8.4 - Ozark/Ouachita-Appalachian Forests
- 8.5 - Mississippi Alluvial & SE USA Coastal Plains
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