Alnus pendula

How to Grow and Care for Alnus pendula

Alnus pendula · Alnus pendula

It is a nitrogen-fixer so can grow on poor soil. Very tolerant of harsh environments even coastal, in any soil but good light. For more information see tree cultivation.

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Alnus pendula

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

It is a nitrogen-fixer so can grow on poor soil. Very tolerant of harsh environments even coastal, in any soil but good light. For more information see tree cultivation.

How to Water Alnus pendula?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Alnus pendula?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Alnus pendula?

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What Soil Is Best for Alnus pendula?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Alnus pendula?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Alnus pendula?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune Alnus pendula?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Alnus pendula?

Propagate by hardwood cuttings or seed. For more advice see our information on how to propagate from seed (tree/shrub

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How to Transplant Alnus pendula?

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How to Care for Alnus pendula in Winter?

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How to Plant Alnus pendula?

It is a nitrogen-fixer so can grow on poor soil. Very tolerant of harsh environments even coastal, in any soil but good light. For more information see tree cultivation.

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How to Repot Alnus pendula?

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How to Harvest Alnus pendula?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to phytophthora root rot and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to alder leaf beetle, alder sucker and leaf-mining sawflies

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The Toxicity of Alnus pendula

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Attributes of Alnus pendula

Plant typeTrees · Shrubs
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitPendulous weeping
OriginJapan and Korea

Scientific Classification

Species
Alnus pendula
Genus
Alnus
Family
Betulaceae
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