species 158 observations

Seaside Alder

Alnus maritima

Field notes

Supports All

109 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Fall Webworm Moth, Cecropia Moth, Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth, Peppered Moth 93
Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Red-edged Saperda, Trumpet Creeper Leafminer 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Empoa latifasciata, Redpoll, Empoa gillettei, Round-necked Longhorn Beetle 11
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Carolina Mantis, Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth, Woolly Alder Aphid 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Moist Wet
Water use: High
Soil: Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Erosion Poor soil Wet soil Wind
Habit: Multi stemmed Multi trunked Pyramidal Rounded
Plant type: Shrub Tree

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.