Alnus rhombifolia - White Alder (Plant) Bird Books Tax-deductible donations to the Theodore

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One of our most attractive accent plants

America Natural Habitat Rocky slopes

conifer forests

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Southern portions of Outer South Coast Ranges

Alnus rhombifolia - White Alder (Plant) Bird Books Tax-deductible donations to the TheodoreA summer shade tree that is both heat and wind tolerant. Needs regular deep watering. It's a larval food plant for the western tiger swallowtail butterfly. It's roots are nitrogen fixing but can be invasive plant away from foundations and water lines. Plant Characteristics Family Name Betulaceae Species Name Alnus rhombifolia Common Name White Alder Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Moderate Soil Type Any Flower