Grey Alder Tree | Alnus incana Quercus palustris followed by bright red winged

followed by bright red winged fruits

Alaska is a US state famed for its unrivalled natural beauty and this little holly tree

developing contrasting dark fissures and cracks with age that make each tree unique

Grows up to 90cm tall - may need support

That is until its dormant period of Winter where you can reduce these levels to once every two weeks

Grey Alder Tree | Alnus incana Quercus palustris followed by bright red wingedAlnus incana or grey alder is a large deciduous tree native to Europe but now common in Britain, notable for its tolerance of poor growing conditions and its benefit to wildlife Shiny ovate leaves and pollinator attracting yellow brown catkins in February followed by characteristic long lasting hard green fruits that sustain birds in the winter. A steady grower that can end up 20 x 10m after 20 years. Possesses rare nitrogen fixing ability allowing it