Hornbeam alder
Alnus carpinoides
Betulaceae
Tree
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Alnus carpinoides, commonly known as Hornbeam alder, is a deciduous tree in the Betulaceae family, categorized as ornamental. It thrives in full sun and requires medium water, growing to a height of 10–20 meters. It blooms in green and yellow during spring (April-May) and prefers loamy soil. It is suitable for USDA zones 5–9.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Clay, Peaty
Height
8–15 m
Spread
5–10 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
Calendar
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Bloom Period
J
F
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Bloom Period
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Characteristics
- Type: Tree
- Category: Ornamental
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Medium
- USDA Zones: 5–9
- Height: 10–20 m
- Blooms: April, May
- Colors: Green, Yellow
- Soil: Loamy
- Evergreen: False
Data source: Trefle.io