Alder - Evergreen Alnus 400mm pot

✨ Alnus jorullensis – Evergreen Alder ✨🌿
 
The Evergreen Alder is a fast-growing ornamental shade tree, loved for its lush green foliage, graceful form, and ability to establish quickly. Unlike most alders, it holds its leaves year-round in mild climates, making it a brilliant option for evergreen screening and shade. 🌳🌿✨
 
🌱 Size & Pot✔️ 400mm pot – approx. 1.6m tall right now 🌳✔️ Upright young tree with strong growth for quick establishment
 
☀️ Sun & Soil✔️ Full sun to part shade ☀️🌤️✔️ Adapts to most soils, including clay and damp ground✔️ Hardy, drought and frost tolerant ❄️
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes✔️ Glossy, dark-green leaves provide dense cover 🌿✔️ Small catkins add seasonal interest✔️ Semi-evergreen to evergreen in many climates, with reliable year-round screening
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size✔️ Fast-growing with a tall, upright canopy✔️ Grows approx. 10–15m tall × 6–8m wide✔️ Excellent for shade, shelter, or screening
 
💡 Special Characteristics✔️ Quick-growing evergreen screen or shade tree 🌟✔️ Tolerates a wide range of soil types, including damp sites✔️ Provides habitat and shelter for birds 🐦✔️ Reliable, hardy, and low-maintenance
 
🌸 Planting Ideas✔️ Feature or shade tree for larger gardens and rural properties✔️ Excellent for screening boundaries or planting as a shelterbelt 🌬️✔️ Perfect for parks, schools, or acreage planting✔️ Combine with Liquidambar or Claret Ash for layered autumn displays