Alnus nitida (Himalayan Alder)

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The West Himalayan Alder is a deciduous tree that grows to a height of 20 metres or more. When young, the shoots are velvety, but as they age, they become hairless. The leaves are elliptic to elliptic-ovate in shape, pointed to long-pointed, distantly toothed to regularly toothed, velvety to hairy,...
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The West Himalayan Alder is a deciduous tree that grows to a height of 20 metres or more. When young, the shoots are velvety, but as they age, they become hairless. The leaves are elliptic to elliptic-ovate in shape, pointed to long-pointed, distantly toothed to regularly toothed, velvety to hairy, and elliptic to elliptic-ovate in shape. Leaf-stalk has a thin cuneate to rounded base. Male flowers grow in catkins that can be up to 19 cm long. The catkin is carried on a 5-6.5 mm long stalk.

Botanical Name : Alnus nitida

Common Name : Himalayan Alder

Height : 65 ft

Spread : 30 ft

Germination Info : Seed requires 30-60 days cold stratification

Hardiness zone : 6-8

Average seed per ounce : Approx. 37,500

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