Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Betulaceae

Genus:

Alnus

Species:

Alnus maritima subsp. oklahomensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, brown

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Light enhances germination. Seeds should remain moist and not be covered deeply.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI