The Dawes Arboretum
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Alnus
glutinosa
'Pyramidalis'
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Image: Ecker, Michael E. - The Dawes Arboretum
Common name:
pyramidal European black alder, upright European black alder
Family:
Betulaceae (birch family)
Synonym:
Alnus
glutinosa
'Fastigiata'
Distribution:
Species native to Europe, n. Africa and w. Asia
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3
Life form:
Deciduous tree
Comments:
A fast-growing deciduous tree, tolerant of tough urban conditions. It has an upright, columnar habit growing up to 2' per year to 50' tall and 15' wide. Has no appreciable fall color. Use as shade tree, specimen or screen.
Links:
Univ. of Florida - Environmental Horticulture
Locations
1:
STC: AB12
(AB12)
• Accession: D1996-0006.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
2:
STC: AD09
(AD09)
• Accession: D2016-0135.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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