alder
Alnus maximowiczii
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 30 feet tall3 to 20 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Female catkins are dark red to maroon, male catkins are pale yellowish-green
Notes
Alder (Alnus maximowiczii) is a tree. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Female catkins are dark red to maroon, and male catkins are pale yellowish-green. They appear in late spring and early summer. The tree can reach 30 feet tall, so give it room to grow.
Pairs well with Siberian elm, Weigela, and Buffalo grass.
Native range
Japan, Korea, and Russian Far East.