Hazel Alder

 

Common Name	Hazel Alder
Scientific Name	Alnus serrulata
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Water's Edge
Light Preference	Full Sun
Wildlife Value	birds
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	8'to 20'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	also known as hazel alder, smooth alder; or tag alder; commonly used for shoreline or streambank restoration projects; poor rooting ability from cuttings; roots have nitrogen fixing capability; good cover plant for wood ducks; used by birds in nest construction; can develop colonies