Alnus rhombifolia (White alder)

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, preferably neutral to acid, moist or moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates sand, clay, heat, wind, and seasonal flooding. Dos not tolerate drought.

Suggested uses

Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = High
Central Valley = High
South Coastal = High
South Inland = High
High and Intermediate Desert = High
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Spreading, Rounded

Native to

Western North America

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

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