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Thinleaf Alder
Alnus incana
Thinleaf Alder
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Native alder prefers wet to moist sites. Found along streambanks in the Wasatch mountains. Leaves are a medium green resembling beech leaves. Catkins appear in early spring before leaves. Bark turns smooth gray with age.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Does well at higher elevations.
Quick answers
How big does Thinleaf Alder get?
About 50'+ tall and 30' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Thinleaf Alder need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Thinleaf Alder need?
Heavy water use.
Will Thinleaf Alder grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 2, so it suits sites in zone 2 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Thinleaf Alder in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Thinleaf Alder wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.