The plant forms a low growing shrub or small tree found growing along stream banks and wet meadows. The leathery leaves are dull green and rugose against trunks with white lenticels giving the plants it name, Speckled Alder. Best used for naturalization in damp areas. Ohio native.
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ALNUS incana ssp. rugosa – Speckled Alder
ALNUS incana ssp. rugosa – The plant forms a low growing shrub or small tree found growing along stream banks and wet meadows. The leathery leaves are dull green and rugose against trunks with white lenticels giving the plants it name, Speckled Alder. Best used for naturalization in damp areas. Ohio native.
Height: 15-25′ Spread: 12-15′ Zone: 3
Full Sun / Part Shade