Basic Information Common Name: Sitka Alder Scientific Name: Alnus viridis subsp. sinuata Native Habitat: Western North America History / Discovery / Cultivator The Sitka Alder, scientifically known as Alnus viridis subsp. sinuata, is a widespread and ecologically important shrub or small tree native to western North America. Its discovery and subse

Basic Information Common Name: Seaside Alder Scientific Name: Alnus maritima Native Habitat: Coastal regions of Delaware, Maryland, Oklahoma and Georgia (USA) History / Discovery / Cultivator Alnus maritima, commonly known as Seaside Alder, stands apart from its more widespread alder cousins due to its geographically restricted distribution. The di

Basic Information Common Name: Italian Alder Scientific Name: Alnus cordata Native Habitat: Southern Italy and Corsica History / Discovery / Cultivator Alnus cordata, commonly known as the Italian Alder, boasts a relatively straightforward history compared to some other plant species. Its native range is primarily limited to Southern Italy, particu

Basic Information Common Name: Green Alder Scientific Name: Alnus viridis Native Habitat: Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specifically, it’s often found in mountainous regions, along stream banks, and in disturbed areas. History / Discovery / Cultivator Alnus viridis, the Green Alder, has a long and intertwined

Basic Information Common Name: European Alder Scientific Name: Alnus glutinosa Native Habitat: Europe and parts of Asia, typically in wet or damp soils, along riverbanks, and in wetlands. History / Discovery / Cultivator The European Alder, Alnus glutinosa, has a long and intertwined history with humans. Its presence is evident in archaeological re

Basic Information Common Name: White Alder Scientific Name: Alnus rhombifolia Native Habitat: Western North America History / Discovery / Cultivator Alnus rhombifolia, commonly known as White Alder, is a deciduous tree belonging to the birch family (Betulaceae). Its scientific name, Alnus rhombifolia, reflects its rhomboid (diamond-shaped) leaves.

Basic Information Common Name: Red Alder Scientific Name: Alnus rubra Native Habitat: Western North America, from Southeast Alaska to Southern California, primarily along the Pacific Coast. History / Discovery / Cultivator Red Alder, scientifically known as Alnus rubra, is a prominent tree species of the Pacific Northwest. Its history is intertwine