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Italian alder – Alnus cordata (Bare Root Plants) 60-90cm
Alnus cordata is a fast-growing, medium-sized, deciduous tree with a conical shape. Buy bare root Italian alder plants online!
Italian alder has glossy green leaves, brown ovoid fruits in summer and yellow/brown catkins from late winter to early spring.
Often planted for its adaptability, Alnus cordata can survive on very poor soil. It is sometimes referred to as a member of the ‘pioneer’s species group’.
Reaching a mature height of 10m+, the Italian alder is ideal for planting in parks, verges, coastal and urban areas.
Buy bare root Italian alder plants online and at our tree nursery in Essex from November to March. Please select the size and quantity of your Alnus cordata from the table below.
Bare Root plants are available from early November to late March. We can take Pre-orders before this time and dispatch the plants as soon as they are available.
All prices are inclusive VAT
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY
BUY NOW - IN STOCK
In stock, available for nationwide delivery or collection.
LOCAL DELIVERY
Too heavy/large to ship by normal carrier. Customer services to arrange.
PRE-ORDER
Not in stock currently, usually only a short order time.
OUT OF STOCK
Not available at present.
If the availability below is not listed as ‘In Stock’ please contact us for more information regarding the item. We are always updating the stock for sale at our tree nursery but some varieties may only be available through the winter season.
Italian alder – Alnus cordata (Bare Root Plants) 60-90cm
PLANT INFORMATION
- Size : 60-90cm
- Botanical name/s : Alnus cordata
- Common name/s : Italian alder
- Flower / Foliage : Green leaves, brown fruits in summer and yellow/brown catkins in late winter to early spring.
- Plant type : Deciduous
- Flowering period : N/A
- Mature height : 10m+
- Mature spread : Up to 6m
- Growth rate : Fast
- Recommended usage : Often planted for its adaptability, ideal for planting in parks, verges, coastal and urban areas.
- Nursery grown : Yes
AFTER CARE / PLANT MAINTENANCE
Alnus cordata must be heeled-in firmly around the base of the plants. Bare root plants will benefit from watering in the early stages of establishment.
Check tree tie / stake isn’t rubbing and / or too tight or too loose on the trunk.
Check for and remove any dead, decaying, diseased or crossing branches.
Remove any weeds from around the base of the Italian alder (including grass).
- Position/Aspect : Full sun to partial shade.
- Soil : Renowned for its ability to survive on very poor soil.
- Hardiness : Hardy in most places throughout the UK, even in severe winters.
- Plant maintenance : Low maintenance.
How do I order from King & Co?
Order online
Your order may be placed via our Online Shop, which is fast simple and secure.
After your Online Shop order has been placed we will send an order confirmation email to the email address provided. This will provide you with details of your order, including the order number, which you should check and retain for your records. If there is an error in your order requirement, please contact us as soon as possible quoting your order number, so that we can rectify prior to dispatch.
Phone us
We will take your credit or debit card payment over the phone. Simply call us on 01376 340469 and one of our experienced team are always available to discuss your order.
From our Nursery
Collect your trees or shrubs from our Nursery in Rayne.
Payment
We accept all major credit cards including: Maestro, MasterCard, Visa Credit, Visa Electron and Visa Debit.
How can I expect delivery from King & Co?
Overnight to your door
We can delivery to you anywhere in England and Wales via an overnight courier service (two days for Scotland & Ireland).
Via Online Shop
Orders placed via our Online shop if placed by 10am Monday –Thursday can be delivered to you the very next day. If placed on a Friday – Sunday delivery would be on Tuesday.
We deliver by national overnight courier service.
Should you require a specific delivery date, let us know in advance and we will arrange for your delivery to arrive on your required date.
Every tree and plant is packed to ensure your order arrives safely.
For large trees or quantities of trees and plants
Please phone us to discuss, we are usually able to deliver to you via a dedicated vehicle.
For local deliveries
We will deliver to you in our local area and we will be pleased to arrange this with you whilst you are visiting our Nursery or via the phone. We also provide a planting service.
Planting service
We have our own installation teams to carry out planting in Southern & Eastern England. Please call us to discuss, we are always happy to provide you a quotation.
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