East Asian alder (Alnus japonica)
East Asian alder, also known as Japanese Alder
The tree stands between 15 and 20 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of roughly 60 centimeters. The male flowers are black-brown and cylindrical, hanging down like tails. The tree produces pine cone fruits that mature in the fall. Its leaves are oval-shaped, measuring 5 to 13 centimeters in length, with finely serrated edges.
Key Facts About East Asian alder
Attributes of East Asian alder
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
3.5 m to 8 m
Spread
2.5 m to 3.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1 - 2 cm
Flower Color
Green
Scientific Classification of East Asian alder
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fagales
Family
Birch
Genus
Alders
Species
East Asian alder