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Alnus maritima

seaside alder

Other common names
Turkey alder
Synonyms
Alnus oblongata
Alnus formosana var. maritima
Botanical details
Family
Betulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Alnus

Genus description

Alnus are vigorous deciduous trees and large shrubs with rounded leaves and often conspicuous catkins in winter

Name status

Correct

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