White alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a fast-growing deciduous tree in the birch family (Betulaceae), native to western North America at elevations of 300–7,900 feet. It thrives in moist soils, often …

The white alder is closely related to the red alder (Alnus rubra), differing in the leaf margins being flat, not curled under. Like other alders, it is able to fix nitrogen, and tolerates infertile soils.

Jan 31, 2020 · The white alder, Alnus rhombifolia, also called the California alder, is an inland tree of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges, closely related to but not often …

IMPORTANCE TO WILDLIFE AND LIVESTOCK: Riparian zones with white alder are highly important habitats for a variety of wildlife (for example, [24, 55, 61, 80]), and white alder …

Native to western North America, White Alder grows along permanent streams and adjacent slopes, in sand, gravel, and other alluvial soils. The roots of mature White Alders can …

Generally found on moist sites along streams and on lower mountain slopes. White alder is closely related to red alder (Alnus rubra). Although the two species are difficult to differentiate …

The White Alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree native to western North America, prized for its ability to thrive in wet, streamside environments. It is easily identified by …

White Alder will grow easily in full sun or partial shade in any moist soil and will happily tolerate the wettest conditions. It is usually not grown or offered by nurseries in the eastern U.S. but is …

White alder is a medium, broadleaf tree up to 120 feet tall. It is a short-lived species that is intolerant of shade and drought. The white alder is very competitive and its shade is dense; …

Bark: Similar to red alder, outer bark is ashy gray to grayish brown, generally smooth but breaking into flat, irregular plates near the base, increasingly covered with white lichens as it ages.