Italian Alder

A large tree that displays an almost horizontal branch structure, which provides a straight and precise characteristic.
In early spring, both male and female catkins are formed.

Growing Conditions:
Thrives in poor, wet conditions and is widely used in land reclamation.

Value To Wildlife:
Catkins are a great food source for bees and other pollinators and insects. Whilst the over-wintering cones provide nourishment to a range of birds.

Important Note:
This is a deciduous tree and so will shed its leaves in autumn, in order to protect itself from the cold winter weather. Come spring, it’ll burst back into bud and begin to flourish once more.