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aka Black Alder

A fabulous quick growing specimen or shelter tree that tolerates poor soil and wet and boggy conditions. Attractive catkin flowers in late winter followed by dark green coarse, rounded foliage. The dry timber makes excellent fire wood. Prefers a sunny spot. Deciduous.

This is a historic and useful tree that man has utilized for many purposes including the timber piles that hold up Venice and the manufacture of wooden Clogs.