Alnus rhombifolia - White Alder (Plant) Grass Dense evergreen foliage makes this

Dense evergreen foliage makes this a nice choice for a hedge

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Alnus rhombifolia - White Alder (Plant) Grass Dense evergreen foliage makes thisA summer shade tree that is both heat and wind tolerant. Needs regular deep watering. It's a larval food plant for the western tiger swallowtail butterfly. It's roots are nitrogen fixing but can be invasive plant away from foundations and water lines. Plant Characteristics Family Name Betulaceae Species Name Alnus rhombifolia Common Name White Alder Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Moderate Soil Type Any Flower