Common Alder
Alnus Glutinosa
| Plant Type: | Deciduous |    Alder tree's fruit |
| Leaf: | Dark, glassy green in summer, yellow in fall, alternate leaves | |
| Flower: | Reddish brown, long catkins for males, and purple, egg shape for females | |
| Fruit: | Brown, small winged nutlet | |
| Hardiness: | Zones 4, 5, 6, and 7 | |
| Culture: | Prefers moist areas but does well in dry soil, full sun or partial shade, and tolerates a little acid | |
| Size: | 12-18 meters in height and 6-12 meters spread, 40-60 foot in height and a 20-40 foot spread | |
| Uses: | Medicinal, bark is used as a tonic, because the tree is large it is used for shade | |
| Notes | Native to Europe and Western Asia, also known as Black or European Alder |
