Grey alder
Alnus incana
Family: Betulaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 18 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year.
The wood is burned and used for smoking meat.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 2-6. Arboretum Tasmania.
Countries/locations it is found in
Albania, Asia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Caucasus, Central Asia, Europe, Finland, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The wood is dried and used to smoke meat and fish
Edible parts
Not edible. the dried wood is used for smoking meat.
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Alksnis, Lepp, Ol'kha, Siva jelša