Alnus Imperialis
Alder Tree
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Common Name: Alder Tree
Latin Name: Alnus glutinosa 'Imperialis'
Soil: Suitable for all soil types except very chalky soils and particularly useful in damp, boggy sites.
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Flowering period/ colour: March/ yellow catkins
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height and spread in 20 years: 7m/3m
Special features: Deeply and finely cut mid green leaves.
Alnus 'Imperialis' is a medium sized graceful, erect tree with interesting deeply cut, green leaves. This deciduous tree is can be planted as a single specimen or planted with others to for an effective windbreak. This alder tree is a useful tree for urban areas due to its high resistance to pollution.