Seaside Alder

Scientific Name: Alnus maritima (Marshall) Muhl. ex Nutt.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Hamamelididae / Fagales / Betulaceae / Alnus Mill./ Alnus maritima (Marshall) Muhl. ex Nutt.

Seaside Alder
General Information
Usda SymbolALMA7
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsALMA7

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Seaside Alder.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)2
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum185
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Precipitation, Maximum50
Precipitation, Minimum36
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)20
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationMedium
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)30.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee20
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Summer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductMedium
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Seaside Alder

Seaside Alder

Seaside Alder

Seaside Alder

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