Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth' – Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth'

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Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth' – Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth'

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Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
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Clear stem (9)
Specifications
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Height
15 - 20 m, fast growing
Crown
broad conical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green, purple
Flowers
brownyellow, flowers in January
Fruits
dark voilet
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clay soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, withstand short flood, withstand long flood
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets, parks, squares, cemeteries, coastal areas, industrial areas, large gardens, windbreaks
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil withstand long flood withstand short flood can withstand wind broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow January fast growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Tree for the future
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Frequently asked questions
Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth'

Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth' can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth' is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Alnus ×spaethii 'Spaeth' blooms in january.
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