Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Betulaceae

Genus:

Alnus

Species:

Alnus maritima subsp. georgiensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

700 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow-green

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, bees

Fall Color:

yellow

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow after cold stratification.

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