alnus cordata trees
Alnus cordata trees, also known as Italian Alder, are a popular choice for New Zealand gardeners seeking fast-growing, hardy, and attractive shade or shelter trees. With their glossy, heart-shaped green leaves and slender, upright growth habit, these alders provide year-round beauty and resilience. Thriving in a range of soils, including damp and poor conditions, Alnus cordata is renowned for its adaptability, nitrogen-fixing ability, and its tolerance to wind and coastal exposure. Whether you’re creating a shelter belt, looking for a stately specimen tree, or improving soil fertility, Alnus cordata trees offer outstanding performance throughout the country.
Alnus cordata
Alnus cordata (Italian Alder) is a fast growing and attractive tree well suited to New Zealand gardens. It is valued for its glossy heart shaped leaves, upright form, and ability to thrive in a range of soils. This variety grows reliably in both rural and urban settings, making it a versatile option for shelter, shade, or feature planting. Alnus cordata (Italian Alder) establishes quickly and delivers strong landscape presence with minimal maintenance.
From $288.11
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Trees - Height:
25.00 m - Spread:
8.00 m - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind - Garden uses:
Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Specimen, Topiary - Garden styles:
Alpine, Architectural, Coastal, Formal, Japanese, Modern
