Alnus incana
speckled alder (Alnus incana ssp. rugosa, Alnus rugosa)
A great choice for moist to wet areas, speckled alder is a common sight by New England streams. The texture of the stems and leaves provide great visual interest throughout the season. This tree is a nitrogen fixer. The New England subspecies is Alnus incana ssp. rugosa.
Height: 6-15 ft
Spread: 6-12 ft
Hardiness Zone: 2-7
Bloom Color: Insignificant
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North American Distribution
Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Pennie Logemann (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust