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Discover the beauty and versatility of Alnus jorullensis, also known as the Evergreen Alder or Mexican Alder, available right here with evergreen alders for sale in New Zealand. This elegant and fast-growing tree adds lush year-round foliage, vibrant green leaves, and gentle shade to your garden or landscape project. Whether you're a homeowner seeking an attractive privacy screen, a landscaper looking for the perfect shelterbelt, or a gardener who values nitrogen-fixing trees to improve your soil, Alnus jorullensis offers an outstanding solution.

Alnus jorullensis

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Alnus jorullensis (Evergreen Alder, Mexican Alder) is a fast growing and versatile tree that performs superbly in many New Zealand landscapes. It is valued for its evergreen foliage, tall upright habit, and ability to tolerate a wide range of conditions. This variety provides year round greenery, making it an excellent choice for shelter, screening, and feature planting. Alnus jorullensis (Evergreen Alder, Mexican Alder) establishes quickly and offers dependable structure with minimal maintenance.

Alnus jorullensis lush green foliage.
  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Trees
  • Height:
    10.00 m
  • Spread:
    5.00 m
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Riparian
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Why Choose Alnus jorullensis (Evergreen Alder)?

Alnus jorullensis stands out among the alders for its true evergreen foliage, meaning it retains its leaves even through the winter months. Its slender, upright habit makes it a favourite for urban planting, rural shelterbelts, and low-maintenance gardens. The Mexican Alder can reach heights of 10–20 metres, with a narrow crown that offers dappled shade without overwhelming neighbouring plantings.

This species is highly valued in New Zealand gardens for its:

If you want robust, evergreen alders for sale that suit a diverse range of garden conditions, Alnus jorullensis is an excellent choice.

Uses for Evergreen Alders in Your Garden

Alnus jorullensis is not just a beautiful specimen tree—it’s functional too. Use it to:

If you're seeking other alder species or companion trees for your landscape, consider exploring Alnus cordata, Alnus glutinosa 'Imperialis', or Alnus rubra.

How to Grow Alnus jorullensis

The Evergreen Alder thrives best in full sun to partial shade and appreciates well-drained, moisture-retentive soil. Once established, it is undemanding and requires minimal maintenance beyond an annual trim if shaping is needed. Like other alders, Alnus jorullensis has a shallow root system, making it suitable for planting where large root disturbance is not ideal.

Because of its nitrogen-fixing roots, it’s often chosen for planting near orchards, vege gardens, or sheltering new woodland plantings. Complement your evergreen alders with companions such as Tilia cordata, Hamamelis x intermedia (Witchhazel), or Michelia Allure for varied structure and seasonal interest.

Related Alders and Ornamental Trees

If you’re interested in exploring more unique alder species, browse our selection including Alnus glutinosa and the golden-tinged Alnus incana 'Aurea'. For striking contrasts, consider the textural bark of Caesalpinia ferrea or the summer white blooms of Lagerstroemia indica 'Natchez'.

We’re proud to provide healthy, top-quality evergreen alders for sale to gardeners, landscapers, and professionals throughout New Zealand. Contact us today to secure your Alnus jorullensis and start transforming your landscape with lush, low-maintenance green.


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