Washington Native Plant Society: Photograph of Alnus rubra

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Alnus rubra

Red Alder

Habitat: Moist woods, streambanks, disturbed clearings at low elevations.
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring.
Range: Alaska south through Olympic Pennisula and western Cascades to California.
Notes: Works well in western Washington gardens. For more native plant suggestions for your garden check out Native Plants for Western Washington Gardens and Restoration Projects.