Alnus glutinosa

Photo Credit: 
Zelimir Borzan
University of Zagreb
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Planted extensively as erosion control or for landscape use, this large tree is now naturalized in many parts of North America. It is listed as invasive in several states and considered a problem in this part of NY.

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
European black alder
Type: 
Non-Native
Shrubs, Trees
Native Region: 
Eurasia
Africa
Invasive Level: 
Invasive in Finger Lakes
Moisture: 
Moist
Wet
Can be weedy
Showy fruit

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