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Alnus rhombifolia
White Alder, Western Alder
Information by: Carol Bollinger Photographer: Normans/Jacobs/Mullany
Description
White Alder is a deciduous tree with spreading or ascending branches and downward pointing tips. It has coarse teeth and dark green leaves. It is very fast growing to 50' to 90' with a 40' spread. It is very heat and wind tolerant and is a native to CA. It is found statewide along streams below 5000'.