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Characteristics
and Uses:
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The leaves of the Corsican Alder are a glossy dark green on the top
and light green underneath. They are heart shaped at their base.
It’s a beautiful ornamental tree. Not fussy about the quality of
soils and with a rapid growth, the Corsican Alder is often used to
replant industrial wasteland or motorways rest areas. It can also
be found as part of numerous windbreak and rural hedges
List of Alders:
Black alder (Alnus glutinosa),
can be planted in very wet areas
Grey alder (Alnus incana),
grey upturn of the leaves, can be planted in poor soil
Red alder (Alnus rubra),
can be planted in very wet areas |
