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Mountain Alder (Alnus crispa)
Mountain Alder (Alnus crispa)
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You will get 84 seeds of Alnus crispa, MOUNTAIN ALDER for planting.
Alnus crispa, also known as Mountain Alder, is a tree that grows well on poorer soils and is native to northeastern North America and Greenland. It is known for its nitrogen-fixing nodules, which enrich the soil with nitrogen without competing with other crops. In addition to its environmental benefits, Mountain Alder also has medicinal uses and has been used in traditional Austrian medicine to treat infections and fever.
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed