Alnus glutinosa - European alder

European alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing deciduous tree native to Europe, including the Mediterranean region, used as a pioneer species on poor or waterlogged soils.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 3¹
• Hardiness zone 4¹
• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹

Outputs

• Medicinal use¹
• Dye¹
• Wood¹

Type

• Alnus spp. - Alder
• Tree
• Deciduous
• Perennial

Functions

• Nitrogen fixer¹
• Wildlife habitat¹
• Windbreak¹
• Soil stabilization¹

Footnotes

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