Alnus rhombifolia - White Alder (Plant) Grass A dense mounding shrub recommended

A dense mounding shrub recommended for erosion control on slopes

Cold Hardy to 32 degrees F Distribution Peninsular Ranges

Santa Barbara Botanical Garden Natural Habitat Coastal bluffs

Fuchsias are hosts for the white-lined sphinx moth

Alnus rhombifolia - White Alder (Plant) Grass A dense mounding shrub recommendedA summer shade tree that is both heat and wind tolerant. Needs regular deep watering. It's a larval food plant for the western tiger swallowtail butterfly. It's roots are nitrogen fixing but can be invasive plant away from foundations and water lines. Plant Characteristics Family Name Betulaceae Species Name Alnus rhombifolia Common Name White Alder Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Moderate Soil Type Any Flower