Italian alder

How to Grow and Care for Italian alder

Italian alder · Alnus cordata

This genus is noted for its ability to thrive in poor, wet conditions and is widely used in land reclamation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Italian alder

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

This genus is noted for its ability to thrive in poor, wet conditions and is widely used in land reclamation

How to Water Italian alder?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Italian alder?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Italian alder?

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What Soil Is Best for Italian alder?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Italian alder?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize Italian alder?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Italian alder?

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 Italian alder?

Propagate by seed or hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Italian alder?

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How to Care for Italian alder in Winter?

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How to Plant Italian alder?

This genus is noted for its ability to thrive in poor, wet conditions and is widely used in land reclamation

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How to Repot Italian alder?

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How to Harvest Italian alder?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to alder sucker and leaf-mining sawflies

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The Toxicity of Italian alder

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Attributes of Italian alder

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginCorsica and Southern Italy

Scientific Classification

Species
Alnus cordata
Genus
Alnus
Family
Betulaceae
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