Alnus cordata
Italian Alder















Shining, heart-shaped, green leaves. A quick-growing, upright form. Will grow in moist, swampy soils and will also tolerate dry, infertile soils. Useful for erosion control and windbreaks. Great as a street or shade tree. Yellow-green catkins are a source of pollen for bees in early to mid-spring. Fixes nitrogen in the soil, so good for improving soil conditions for other plants.
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Family: Betulaceae, birch family, a family of mostly Northern Hemisphere deciduous trees and shrubs. Learn more about Betulaceae.
Genus: Alnus, alnus (Latin, noun), meaning 'alder'. Commonly known as alder, a genus of trees and shrubs. Learn more about Alnus.
Species: Alnus cordata, cordāta (Latin, adjective), meaning 'heart-shaped', in reference to the shape of this species' leaves. Learn more about Alnus cordata.
Common Name: Italian Alder