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Alnus glutinosa 50 seeds "European alder"
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Alnus glutinosa 50 seeds "European alder"

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Condition
New
Location
South Africa
Product code
1252
Bob Shop ID
23353454
The native British alder, a fast-growing large treeeventually reaching 25m (80 ft+).
One of the best nitrogen-fixingspecies to use in damp or wet areas with good light.
Excellent inhedges and windbreaks, with growth of 1m (3 ft) per year common for thefirst 10 years. Good source of pollen for honey and bumble bees.
Several dyes are obtained from parts of the plantand the bark was used for tanning.
The timber is traditionally used forcharcoal and gunpowder, pumps and sluices, clogs and carving; furnitureand plywood. Hardy to -30¿C or more.