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Black Alder at 27
months,
little boy Cole at 11 months |
The Black Alder grows vigorously and has a central leader tendency. Its
leaves remain dark, glossy green late into the fall. The Alder converts
nitrogen from the air into its own fertilizer, producing a growth rate of
up to 6 feet per year. With a total growth of 60ft by 20 to 24ft, it can
be used as a screen or shade tree. (For Screening and windbreak plant
trees 6 to 10 ft. apart.) The Black Alder needs plenty of moisture to get
established and will grow in heavily compacted soil if a moderate amount
of water is available. Alder will grow in extremely wet conditions.
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