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California Native Plant

Alnus rhombifolia

White Alder, Western Alder

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Information by: Carol Bollinger        Photographer: Normans/Jacobs/Mullany

 

Description

White Alder is a deciduous tree with spreading or ascending branches and downward pointing tips. It has coarse teeth and dark green leaves. It is very fast growing to 50' to 90' with a 40' spread. It is very heat and wind tolerant and is a native to CA. It is found statewide along streams below 5000'. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Green, Yellow

Fruit Season

Spring

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.