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Alnus incana 'Aurea' - close up of golden summer leaves
Alnus incana 'Aurea' - established tree
Alnus incana 'Aurea' - close up of golden summer leaves
Alnus incana 'Aurea' - established tree

Alnus incana 'Aurea'

Collect from nursery only
£85.50 £95.00 -10%

(Golden Alder) A hardy small tree, Alnus incana 'Aurea' has golden leaves and superb yellowish-red tinted catkins in early spring. The leaves are a warm golden-green in summer and once the leaves have fallen in autumn, yellowish-orange bare shoots become visible in winter.

An invaluable tree for year round interest, especially for difficult damp situations.

These plants are to large to be sent with our mail order service and are available for collection from our nursery only.

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Supplied Size:
  • 10L pot (4 - 5 years old, approx 175 - 200 cm tall) - collection from nursery only

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A hardy small tree, Alnus incana 'Aurea' has golden leaves and superb yellowish-red tinted catkins in early spring. The leaves are a warm golden-green in summer and once the leaves have fallen in autumn, yellowish-orange bare shoots become visible in winter.

An invaluable tree for year round interest, especially for difficult damp situations.


  • Position: Full sun or partial shade.
  • Soil: Any fertile soil. Will tolerate wet conditions but avoid areas prone to flooding.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Rate of Growth: Moderate.
  • Habit: Alnus incana 'Aurea' will grow to be a small conical tree.
    • Height: 10 m (32 ft)
    • Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
  • Notes: The leaves of this tree will turn a stronger more vivid shade of golden-yellow if it is planted in a sunny position.
How Much Sun
Full Sun
Eventual Size
Tree - Small (4m - 8m), Tree - Medium (8m - 15m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Damp/Wet, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid
Special Features
Catkins, Foliage - Gold/Yellow, Rare and Unusual
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