Sitka Alder (Alnus sinuata)

You will get 75 seeds of Alnus sinuata, SITKA ALDER for planting.

The Sitka Alder, also known as Alnus sinuata, is a unique species native to Northwestern North America and Northeastern regions, as well as Greenland. It is a versatile large shrub or small tree that grows up to 40 ft in height and features attractive bright green leaves and smooth grey bark. Not only visually appealing, the Sitka Alder is also essential to ecosystem health due to its nitrogen-fixing nodules that enrich infertile soils, making it a great choice for afforestation projects.

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed