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
Basic Information Common Name: Alder Scientific Name: Alnus Native Habitat: Primarily found in moist environments throughout the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. They often thrive along streams, rivers, and in wetlands. History / Discovery / Cultivator The alder tree, belonging to the genus Alnus, has a rich history i
Basic Information Common Name: Berberidopsis Scientific Name: Berberidopsis Native Habitat: Chile, Argentina History / Discovery / Cultivator Berberidopsis corallina, commonly known as the Coral Berberidopsis or Coral Plant, is a captivating evergreen climbing shrub native to the temperate rainforests of Chile and Argentina. Its history is intertwi
Basic Information Common Name: Ranzania Scientific Name: Ranzania Native Habitat: Japan (Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu) History / Discovery / Cultivator Ranzania japonica, the sole species within the genus Ranzania, is a captivating herbaceous perennial endemic to Japan. Its discovery and subsequent botanical classification are intertwined with the h
Basic Information Common Name: Umbrella Leaf Scientific Name: Diphylleia cymosa Native Habitat: Moist, shaded forests of the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States. History / Discovery / Cultivator Diphylleia cymosa, commonly known as the Umbrella Leaf, is a captivating perennial native to the rich, moist woodlands of the Appalachian Mo
