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Alnus rubra

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to 6 in) long, with bluntly serrated edges and a distinct point at the end; the leaf margin is revolute, the very edge being curled under, a diagnostic character which distinguishes it from all other alders. Rather than turning yellow in autumn, its leaves darken in colour and wither before they
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As an 'aggressive pioneer' that was freely able to rapidly colonise areas to the detriment of the more valuable conifer species, it was regarded for a long time as a weed and was neglected for its timber potential, however breeding programmes to improve stem form and timber quality are now underway.
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annually in Oregon alone to control red alder and other competing hardwood species. Red alder's rapid early growth can interfere with establishment of conifer plantations. Herbicide spraying of red alder over large areas of coastal Oregon and Washington has resulted in a number of lawsuits claiming
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in nodules on roots. This association allows alder to grow in nitrogen-poor soils, and makes the species an important early colonizer of disturbed forests and riparian areas. This self-fertilizing trait allows red alder to grow rapidly, and makes it effective in covering disturbed and/or degraded
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In addition to adding soil nitrogen, rotations of red alder are used to reduce laminated root rot in Douglas-fir forests. Nurse stands of red alder may also reduce spruce weevil damage in Sitka spruce stands on the Olympic Peninsula. Alder continues to attract interest as log values approach and
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With a current inventory of about 7.4 billion cubic feet (210 million cubic metres), red alder comprises 60% of the total hardwood volume in the Pacific Northwest, and is by far the most valuable hardwood in term of diversity of products, commercial value, and manufacturing employment.
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Alder lumber is not considered to be a durable option for outdoor applications, but due to its workability and ease of finishing it is increasingly used for furniture and cabinetry. Because it is softer than other popular hardwoods such as
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10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in) long in early spring. Female flowers occur in clusters of (3) 4–6 (8). Female catkins are erect during anthesis, but otherwise pendant. They develop into small, woody, superficially
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The appearance of alder lumber ranges from white through pinkish to light brown, has a relatively soft texture, minimal grain, and has medium luster. It is easily worked, glues well, and takes a good finish.
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spoils. Imported Red Alder has been found to be able to make successful associations with Frankia strains present in the UK. Alder leaves, shed in the fall, decay readily to form a nitrogen-enriched
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areas, or on stream banks, in light-textured soils that drain well. Red alder does not thrive in heavy, wet clay soils. If planted domestically, alders should be planted well away from drainpipes,
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in North America and one of the largest in the world, reaching heights of 20 to 30 metres (66 to 98 ft). The official tallest red alder (as of 1979) stands 32 m (105 ft) tall in
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of the United States, red alder grows on cool and moist slopes; inland and at the southern end of its range (California) it grows mostly along the margins of watercourses and wetlands. It is
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Increasing value of alder logs, combined with a better understanding of the species' ecological role, has led some land managers to tolerate and, in some cases, manage for alder.
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often exceed those of Douglas-fir. This interest is limited by red alder's total stand productivity, which is significantly lower than that of Douglas-fir and western hemlock.
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develop between the woody bracts of the 'cones' and are shed in late autumn and winter. Red alder seeds have a membranous winged margin that allows long-distance dispersal.
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Since most forest land in the Northwest is managed for conifer production, over 200,000 acres (80,000 hectares) of timberland are sprayed with
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Haeussler, S.T.J. (1995). "Germination, survival and early growth of red alder seedlings in the central Coast Range of Oregon".
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pollution, as the leaves react to the presence of high ozone levels by developing red to brown or purple discolorations.
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Furlow, J. (1979). The systematics of the American species of Alnus. Rhodora, v81-825: 1-248.
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The name derives from the bright rusty red color that develops in bruised or scraped bark.
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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, Agriculture Handbook 654
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Zavitkovski, J.; Stevens, R.D. (1972). "Primary productivity of red alder ecosystems".
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In addition to its use as a nitrogen fixer, red alder is occasionally used as a
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Specimens can live to about 60 years of age before being seriously afflicted by
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A russet dye can be made from a decoction of the bark, apparently due to the
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occasionally eat the bark, though it is not a preferred species. Several
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Burns, Russell M.; Honkala, Barbara H.; Coordinators, Technical (1990).
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often feed on the leaves, but the trees usually recover within a year.
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coast, except for an extension 600 km (370 mi) inland across
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browse the twigs in fall and twigs and buds in the winter and spring.
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pipes, and water lines, as the roots may invade and clog the lines.
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to dye fishing nets so as to make them less visible underwater.
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Twigs and buds of alder are only fair browse for wildlife, but
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Malcolm, D. C.; Hooker, J. E.; Wheeler, C. T. (January 1985).
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Red alder, western hemlock, and bigleaf maple forest
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Index

Red Alder
Cunonia capensis

Conservation status
Least Concern
IUCN 3.1
Scientific classification
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Plantae
Tracheophytes
Angiosperms
Eudicots
Rosids
Fagales
Betulaceae
Alnus
Alnus subg. Alnus
Binomial name
Bong.

Synonyms
deciduous
broadleaf tree
North America
Alaska
Yukon
British Columbia
Washington
Oregon
California

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