Habit: Broadly conical tree 

Height: 25m  (80ft)  Width:  10m (30ft)

Leaf Description: Ovate dark green leaves to 10cm, sticky when young. Groups of 3-6 pendent , yellow brown male catkins to 8cm long open before the leaves in late winter early spring.

Flowering: Bears ovoid fruit 1-2cm long in Summer

Hardy: Full hardy

Site Sitability: Alders will thrive in moderately fertile , moist but well drained soil in full sun

 Pest & Diseases:  Prone to root rot

Comments: Prune between leaf fall and midwinter. Native species