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
(c) Arthur Haines, Native Plant Trust
Photo by Pennie Logemann (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust