Alnus cremastogyne

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A fast-growing deciduous tree to 40m. The leaves are quite large - up to 15cm long, strong and green, on long stems. The female flowers are single green cylinders which hang from the branches. They show no autumn colour, the leaves simply dropping whilst still green in autumn

Scientific classification

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

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Alnus cremastogyne

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Culture

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Quick identification of Alnus cremastogyne

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Alnus cremastogyne care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings

Fertilizing

Balanced feed monthly during active growth season

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. Suited to river banks on permanently damp soil in good light. For more information see tree cultivation.

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