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Red Alder prefers moist, fertile sites on river banks and in gullies will tolerate swampy soils. Hardwood timber. Shallow, spreading root system. Produces red buds that reveal red-green catkins in the spring which are a source of pollen for bees. Nitrogen fixing. Tolerates windy sites. Hardy. Deciduous. Leaves can be toxic to horses. Grows 15-25m
Alders are a great tree for shelter belts, refer to this article https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/70344868/whats-the-best-shelter-tree-and-whats-no-bloody-good
