Red alder (Alnus rubra)


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Type

deciduous tree icon

Deciduous

Status

species native to Canada

Native

Edible fruit/nut tree?

NO

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Alnus rubra

Common English name: Red alder

Other names: Oregon alder, western alder

French name: Aulne rouge

Habitat

Prefers full sun and is often found colonizing disturbed landscapes on the western coast of North America.

Other notes

Red alder is the tallest of the native alder species.

Hardiness zone(s)

6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

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