Alnus rhombifolia - White Alder (Plant) Size:1G

Alnus rhombifolia - White Alder (Plant) Size:1GA summer shade tree that is both heat and wind tolerant. Needs regular deep watering. It's a larval food plant for the western tiger swallowtail butterfly. It's roots are nitrogen fixing but can be invasive plant away from foundations and water lines. Plant Characteristics Family Name Betulaceae Species Name Alnus rhombifolia Common Name White Alder Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Moderate Soil Type Any Flower

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July Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 2ft

Suitable for smaller gardens--with pruning it can be kept to 4-5 feet

This late bloomer is a nice addition to a sunny garden

opportunity is knocking

under pines

White flowers are followed by large dark purple berries

from 30' - 2

Growth Rate Moderate Endangered N/A Growth Habit Mounding

fast draining Flower Color Black Flowering Months April

pine/oak woodland

open slopes