Alnus incana (Speckled Alder)
The most common variety of speckled alder is a multi-trunked, 15-25' tall tree with a broad, rounded irregular crown. Often used as an erosion control thicket. The bark of these trees ranges from brown to reddish-brown to grey in colour, with scattered white lenticels; older bark is greyish to reddish-brown in colour, with light horizontal lenticels. The leaves are egg-shaped with acuminate ends and alternate in length.
Botanical Name : Alnus incana
Common Name : Speckled Alder
Height : 15 – 25 ft
Spread : 10 ft
Germination Info : Seed requires 60-120 days cold stratification
Hardiness zone : 2-6
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 37,500