Alnus cordata Italian alder (Betulaceae) Deciduous tree

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Alnus cordata
Italian alder
Deciduous tree
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The Alnus cordata plant species is found in Europe - S. Italy, Corsica. It is a member of the Betulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Italian alder. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. cordifolia.

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Latin Name:  Alnus cordata
Common Name:  Italian alder
Family:  Betulaceae
Author:  Desf.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  25   Mature Width:  8

Habitat:  Very rarely self-sown in Britain, but not naturalised.

Cultivation Notes: Thrives on poor and dryish soils, even on chalk, but prefers to be near water[11, 200]. Prefers a heavy soil and a damp situation[1, 11]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Tolerates very infertile sites[11, 200]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil micro-organisms, these form nodules on the roots of the plants and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200]. A very ornamental tree[1], it is very fast growing, reaching 12 metres tall in 20 years in an exposed maritime position at Rosewarne in N. Cornwall[75]. Very tolerant of salt winds, it establishes rapidly in exposed positions[75].

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