Alnus orientalis (Oriental alder)
Alnus orientalis is a deciduous tree with drooping slender branches. Brown catkins are produced in spring, from January to March, eventually turning woody.This is a very fast growing tree, useful for building a quick screen or shade tree. In its natural habitat, Alnus orientalis lives along the riverbanks. It is a great plant for moist sites and for drinking up moisture from wet/problem areas.
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- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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- Khaled Sleem
- Khaled Sleem
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French Name: Aulne
Arabic Name: نغث شرقي
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: Syria, Turkey, Cyprus, Lebanon, Palestine
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Heat Zones: 5 to 9
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
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Uses: Screen, Hedge, Border Plant, Native to Lebanon
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: oval
Canopy Symmetry: Irregular
Canopy Density: Medium
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m
Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years
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- Khaled Sleem
- Khaled Sleem
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Deciduous
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: Less than 5
Leaf Shape: Orbiculate
Leaf Margins: Undulate
Leaf Texture: Glossy
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Yellow, Brown
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Flower
Flower Type: Catkin
Flower Color: Brown
Seasons: Winter
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Trunk
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Fruit Color: Brown
Seasons: Winter
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- Khaled Sleem
- Khaled Sleem
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Tolerance
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Requirements
Light Requirements: Full
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Surface Rooting: Yes
Life Span: More than 50
Edible Parts: None
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting