CATTON ARBORETUM
Alnus glutinosa Imperialis
Common name: Cut leaved Alder
Year planted: 2018
Country of origin: Alnus are a wetland species of Europe, Russia and North Africa
Year introduced: 1859
Description: Alnus are a pioneer species. Imperialis will produce a medium size tree growing to 12 to 15m with attractive deeply cut leaves with pointed lobes preceded by catkins in the spring. Alders wood has had many uses in the past. One of the most widespread was in the production of clogs where it proved to be water and grease resistant, impact absorbing and durable.
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Tree number: 40
Year planted: 2018
Country of origin: Alnus are a wetland species of Europe, Russia and North Africa
Year introduced: 1859
Description: Alnus are a pioneer species. Imperialis will produce a medium size tree growing to 12 to 15m with attractive deeply cut leaves with pointed lobes preceded by catkins in the spring. Alders wood has had many uses in the past. One of the most widespread was in the production of clogs where it proved to be water and grease resistant, impact absorbing and durable.
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Tree number: 40
