Speckled Alder
Alnus incana subsp. rugosa
Speckled Alder is a fast-growing, multi-trunked large shrub native to Ontario. It typically grows in dense thickets and spreads via rhizomes. It provides a source of food for deer, beavers, goldfinches and other wildlife, and is also the larval host for the Green Comma butterfly. Speckled Alder is great for aiding in erosion control or for naturalizing.
Speckled Alder grows best in full to part sun with moist, fertile, acidic soils.
Seasonal Availability: Typically available April through July, depending on suppliers availability.
Characteristics
Size: 15'-25' tall, 15'-25' wide
Native and Bee-Friendly
Care
Full sun outdoors (6-8+ hours of direct sun) and Part shade outdoors (4 hours of direct sun)
Water every 1-3 days for first year until established (based on outdoor temperature & plant's water consumption).
Increase watering in the heat of summer and watch for wilting or browning as signs to increase watering frequency.
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