Alnus Autumnal Awesomeness
Looking for a small tree?
Alnus incana Aurea, the golden Alder, is definitely worth a look.
The bark and branches of this small tree have an orangey golden glow during winter, which contrasts with the bright red catkins which begin to form as early as August as continue to develop in size and colour as the winter progresses. This photo shows how they were looking this morning in a clients garden.
This tree reaches 7-12m in 10 years, has a conical shape and does well on moist soils and semi shade
What a gorgeous glimpse of winter interest! I’ve been on the lookout for a small tree that adds warmth to the colder months, and the golden Alder’s orangey bark paired with those red catkins sounds like a perfect pick. Your photo really captures that lovely contrast—thanks for sharing the timing on the catkins too, since I’d have missed that early August start. It’s helpful to know it tolerates moist soil and semi shade, as my garden fits that bill. On a side note, if you ever enjoy playful tech twists on nature imagery, you might get a kick out of exploring an Artificial Intelligence Kiss video from your own photos—just a fun creative detour from the gardening world. Thanks again…
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