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California Native Plant

Alnus rhombifolia

White Alder, Western Alder

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Information by: Carol Bollinger        Photographer: Normans/Jacobs/Mullany

 

Description

White Alder is a deciduous tree with spreading or ascending branches and downward pointing tips. It has coarse teeth and dark green leaves. It is very fast growing to 50' to 90' with a 40' spread. It is very heat and wind tolerant and is a native to CA. It is found statewide along streams below 5000'.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Green, Yellow

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.