Alnus serrulata Betulaceae Leaves are simple, alternate, deciduous, obovate to elliptical, with finely toothed margins. Twigs are brown-gray with reddish hair. Bark is brown-gray, smooth, fluted, and sinewy.
Fruit is a nutlet enclosed in a woody cone that persists on branches.
Intermediate shade tolerance. Click on photo to enlarge. All text and photographs are intended for educational purposes only and are not for commercial use in any form. 1999, all rights reserved. Photographs by Mike Hogan.