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| Identification |
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Genus
Alnus
Species
tenuifolia
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
slender alder
alder
mountain ash
mountain alder
Family
BETULACEAE
Specimen number
S13837
Data source
Allergy p257;DyeFib p23
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Overall height
20'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The bark of Alnus tenuifolia has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Brown is the most typical color produced by Alder (also known as mountain ash, mountain alder or slender alder).
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Strong
Hay fever season
Mar 01 - May 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Anyone who suffers from pollinosis will want to steer clear of this heavy pollen producer. March to May is the usual season for causing hay-fever problems.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Bark
Dye color
brown
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Alnus tenuifolia is a native plant in the natural environment that occurs throughout Central US. Alder (in some places called mountain ash, mountain alder or slender alder) is considered to have originated from Arizona and New Mexico.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Alnus tenuifolia is a woody perennial.
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