Alnus pendula

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A graceful, small multi-stemmed tree or shrub to 8m high, 5m spread, with weeping branches. The strong green, glossy leaves hang sometimes showing their pale, downy lower surface. Male catkins open in spring, followed by female woody 'cones' in autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Alnus pendula (Alnus pendula)
Genus: Alnus
Family: Betulaceae

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Toxicity: Trees · Shrubs
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Pendulous weeping
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Alnus pendula pictures

Distribution of Alnus pendula

Distribution map

Japan and Korea

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Alnus pendula

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Alnus pendula care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

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.

Propagation

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

Growing

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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