Alnus glutinosa Batch No:178745 A hybrid between Prunus subhirtella

A hybrid between Prunus subhirtella 'Ascendens Rosea' and Prunus x yedoensis

hence the name digitata meaning hand-like

Prune at least once a year to maintain a crisp shape

if pollinated

the flowers unfold 10 cm wide

Alnus glutinosa Batch No:178745 A hybrid between Prunus subhirtellaOur native Alder carries the torch for summer throughout the dark days of winter. It is one of the last to drop its leaves in autumn, even then staunchly retaining its jolly crop of dark marble sized cone like fruits through the depths of winter. As early as January shimmering golden catkins appear, quickly joined by a fresh crop of leaves. In summer, Alder glutinosa has an airy semi transparent crown that gives a dappled sunlight effect. A rapid