The lovely fresh apple green rounded leaves gives this easy going medium sized tree a good feel in any garden, introduced from Southern Italy about 1820 which gives it the common name of Italian Alder.

Alnus glutinosa

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Common Alder

Native to Britain, it grows wild on riversides and in damp, boggy places. Beautiful in February and March when it is covered in soft yellow catkins.

Alnus incana  

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Grey Alder

A very adaptable and handsome tree, quick growing and very useful as a windbreak in tough conditions. Grey Alder has leaves with a downy grey underside.

Alnus rubra 

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Red Alder

A graceful tree from North America introduced in about 1880, with masses of decorative catkins in March.Red Alder can be used effectively as a windbreak or makes a fine individual specimen. Very fast growing.

Alnus viridis

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Green Alder

A large to medium sized shrub, forming clumps of hazel-like stems and attractive toothed foliage. The common alder of Central Europe and the Alps. A good plant for tough situations.