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white alder

Alnus rhombifolia

The white alder is a tall tree with smooth, light-colored bark and green leaves. It grows near rivers and streams, providing shade and homes for many animals.

Lebensraum: Wetlands

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The white alder is a medium-sized tree with smooth, whitish-gray bark and an often straight trunk. Its bright green, oval leaves have toothed edges, turning yellow in autumn. Dangling yellow-brown male catkins and small, reddish-brown female cone-like structures appear in early spring.

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Alder cones release tiny winged seeds that can float on water, spreading new trees downstream!

Its wood is often used to smoke fish, giving them a delicious, savory flavor!

Look closely at its roots; they have tiny bumps that are homes for helpful nitrogen-fixing bacteria!

The bark was historically used by Native Americans to make a reddish-brown dye for baskets and clothing.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Soil Builder

White alder can partner with special root bacteria to pull nitrogen from the air, enriching poor soils for itself and other plants.

Fähigkeit

River Protector

White alder has strong root systems that help stabilize riverbanks and stream beds, preventing soil erosion during floods.

Fähigkeit

Rapid Grower

White alder can grow very quickly, allowing it to quickly establish itself and compete for sunlight in its preferred watery habitats.

Maße und Details

Höhe
1500-2500 cm
Ausbreitung
800-1500 cm
Blütengröße
1-2 cm
Blütezeit
Late Winter to Early Spring
Essbar
Nein
Giftigkeit
Keine
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Wind

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

symbiotic with

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria

Frankia alni

Bacteria in root nodules fix nitrogen for the tree.

eats

American Beaver

Castor canadensis

Beavers may cut down and eat parts of alder trees.

eats

Elk

Cervus elaphus

Elk browse on the twigs and foliage, especially in winter.

shelters

Western Gray Squirrel

Sciurus griseus

Squirrels build nests and find cover in alder branches.

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Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Stay on paths and don't climb trees without an adult's help.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von white alder?

1500-2500 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von white alder?

800-1500 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von white alder?

1-2 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von white alder?

Late Winter to Early Spring

Was ist der/die/das essbar von white alder?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von white alder?

Keine

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von white alder?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von white alder?

Wind

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