Alnus viridis ssp. sinuata (Sitka Alder) Size:5 gal SE highlighting the seasonal cycles of

highlighting the seasonal cycles of life

and northern California

Plant Description: A large columnar evergreen tree with an irregular to conical crown

Originally designed to mimic the popular Japanese Garden Knife

The lobed leaves turn yellow in fall

Alnus viridis ssp. sinuata (Sitka Alder) Size:5 gal SE highlighting the seasonal cycles ofPlant Description: This plant is a fast growing, multi stemmed deciduous shrub usually forming dense thickets. The bark is thin, smooth, and reddish brown turning dark gray with age. Leaves are shiny green with a slightly sticky underside and edges with fine long pointed teeth. Male catkins form on the tips of branches drooping about 4 in. On the same twig, the female cone like catkins bloom from late spring to mid summer. The seeds are surrounded by