"Alder ", An attractive and very graceful small tree with deeply and finely cut leaves. Plant in any fertile, slightly moist soil with plenty of organic matter in sun or partial shade. Also, use mycorrhizal fungi 'Rootgrow' in your planting hole. These are friendly fungi that attach themselves to roots for the purpose of accessing available nutrients for plants. Height: 15-20m, Spread: 8-10m. Fully hardy. AGM.