Speckled alder

Speckled alder (Alnus incana ssp. rugosa) is a tree or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically dark green.
It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 16 feet with roots at least 24 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 4.8-7.7, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has low salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
It has some limited ability to fix nitrogen, potentially benefiting other plants. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Alnus incana ssp. rugosa profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Alnus Category:Native trees Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Natives with dark green foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Natives between 12 and 25 feet tall Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs