Seaside Alder
Alnus maritima (Marshall) Muhl. ex Nutt.
Birch family
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Mature Height
30.0 feet
Spread
6.0 feet
Flower Color
Red, Green
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Mid Summer
Growing Conditions
Shade Tolerance
Intermediate
Water Use
High
Clay Soil
Yes
Sandy Soil
Yes
Drought Tolerance
Low
Flood Tolerance
Medium
Fire Tolerance
Medium
Salt Tolerance
None
pH Range
5.0 – 7.0
Ecosystem & Wildlife
Pollinators
Larval Host (Moth); Wind
Larval Host
Hyphantria cunae
Fall Color
Yes
Evergreen
No
Native Range
- USA: Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Oklahoma
Regional Native Status: L48 (N)
State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.
More Images
