Alnus glutinosa 'Imperialis' Batch No:176830 Small greenish yellow flowers appear

Small greenish yellow flowers appear in drooping clusters in spring

The habit is elegantly pyramidal with super glossy

brown seed pods

having been cultivated to feed silkworms for silk production for over four thousand years

Alnus glutinosa 'Imperialis' Batch No:176830 Small greenish yellow flowers appearAn incredibly elegant alder with an open pyramidal crown and pendulous tips. The leaves are deeply lobed, creating a soft and graceful appearance. In winter, the cone like fruits remain on the tree, creating a lovely display together with the male catkins. This slow grower does well in most locations, but avoid full shade, paving and dry soils. H6