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

£95.00

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

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Delivery Options
(For any number of plants sent by courier)

Standard: £6.95*
Delivered in 2-3 working days
Priority: £15
Shipped ASAP
Click & Collect: free
*Surcharges apply for Highlands & Islands.

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Small shrub with spikes of violet blue flowers in summer.
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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

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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