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Speckled Alder (Alnus incana subsp. rugosa) | Hortus

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Speckled Alder

Alnus incana subsp. rugosa

Feeds the food chain

A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.

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Speckled Alder

About Speckled Alder

Speckled Alder is a native shrub. Mature plants stand 2 m–6 m tall. Supports bees and caterpillars (as a larval host).

Growing Speckled Alder

Type: Shrub
Bloom: March–April
Light: Full sun, Part shade
Soil: Moist, Wet
Mature size: 2 m–6 m

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