Black alder, which is also known as common alder or European alder, is found in most of Europe and extends into North Africa and Asia. It is easily identified by its gummy twigs and leaves. Learn more ...

The tree is native to stream beds in Western states, where it is an important contributor to the variety of riparian woodland species and supports abundant local wildlife. The tree grows very fast ...

Answer: Alder trees are in the birch family (Betulaceae) ... so it is an excellent species for furniture and cabinetry. March Gardening Tips. Heavy spring snowfall often weighs down evergreen boughs.

THE Tree Council of Ireland has the gift of prophesy: it designated 2008, one of the rainiest ever recorded, as the Year of the Alder. For this tree, wetter is better. Alders love swampy places ...

Respect your elders: The magical properties of elder and alder trees. By MONTY DON FOR MAILONLINE Updated: 05:19 EDT, 17 November 2008 ...

Red alder is a deciduous broadleaf tree native to western North America. It is closely related to other species of alder around the world. Like all alder species, red alder can release nitrogen ...