Arizona Alder

Alnus oblongifolia

Plant type:
Tree
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm, 
Cool
Cover:
Moderate

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay, 
Loam, 
Sand, 
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline

Location

Min elevation:
3200
Max elevation:
7500
Counties:
Apache County, 
Cochise County, 
Coconino County, 
Gila County, 
Graham County, 
Greenlee County, 
Maricopa County, 
Mohave County, 
Navajo County, 
Pima County, 
Pinal County, 
Yavapai County

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination requirements:
Moist Soils
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
Moderate

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Fire
Flooding
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:

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