Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth' – Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth'

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Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth' – Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth'

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Fast-growing sturdy tree, a hybrid between A. japonica and A. subcordata. Initially, the branches grow straight up, later bending horizontally. Young branches are grey-green and older branches turn brown-green and have many lenticels. The leaf buds are on small stalks. The scattered, sharply serrated and dark green leaves grow to about 15 cm and unfurl purplish. It is oblong to ovate, appears early in spring and stays on the tree for a long time. The first brown-yellow catkins often appear as early as the end of January. Grows on all types of soil and is very hardy. Has no problems with (sea) wind. Alnus spaethii is a highly valued and frequently used alder found by Ludwig Späth in the Späth Arboretum near the Späth Baumschulen in Berlin.
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Clear stem (5)
Specifications
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Height
15 - 20 m, fast growing
Crown
broad conical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green, purple
Flowers
brownyellow, flowers in January
Fruits
dark voilet
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clay soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, withstand short flood, withstand long flood
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets, parks, squares, cemeteries, coastal areas, industrial areas, large gardens, windbreaks
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil withstand long flood withstand short flood can withstand wind broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow January fast growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Tree for the future
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Frequently asked questions
Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth'

Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth' can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth' is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth' blooms in january.
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