Alnus glutinosa | European Alder, Black Alder, Or, Fearna. Originated in … Greece;Norway;Scotland | Various
Alnus glutinosa belongs to the plant family BETULACE and Genus Alnus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Alnus glutinosa does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Alnus glutinosa so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Alnus glutinosa European alder,black alder,or,Fearna is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The bark of Alnus glutinosa has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Black alder (also known as European alder) including black, yellow, yellow-brown and brownish-gray. Alnus glutinosa is known as or in Norwegian and Fearna in Gaelic. Alder is used in Norway for dyeing.
The Bark of Alnus glutinosa can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … black,yellow,yellow-brown,brownish-gray
Alnus glutinosa has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as an astringent, as an anti-inflammatory, as a hemostatic and as a styptic. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. The bark and the leaves are used in herbal preparations.
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.
Alnus incana | Tag Alder, Speckled Alder, Or. Originated in Norway | Tree
Alnus rhombifolia | White Alder | Tree
Alnus rubra | Red Alder, Oregon Alder | Tree
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.