What is alder?

The term "Alder" is used to describe trees and shrubs in the family aldus , which spread widely in the mild zones of the northern hemisphere. There are a number of uses for Alder Wood, from smoking fish to furniture, and it is permanent and popular wood, especially in the United States. Catkins are cylindrical clusters of very small flowers that look like declining, gloomy fingers; Pollen from male catkins achieves much smaller female cats that develop into conical structures after fertilization. The trees have simple, gear leaves and a distinctly scaly bark, which often grows deeply built in older specimens. Alder Trees often find an example along the stream and some people use trees to identify potential groundwater and spring sources. Alders are also very robust, fast growing trees, which can be a clear advantage after fire or damaged soil. In some regions, alders are planted to control erosion to prevent the loss of topsoil in regions that have been exposed to vegetation. StRoma also provide bird habitats and often pair with bacteria with fixing nitrogens and improve the soil where they grow.

One particularly famous alder variety is a red alder that produces a distinctly colored wood. The wood is in fact red when it is freshly harvested, although it is aging to the rich yellow. Many furniture manufacturers like to use Red Alder and are also suitable for smoking. The durability of wood is also a valuable feature; Alley wood is resistant to rot and insect infestation, and therefore many people used it historically at foundations.

In addition to being used for their wood, decorative Alders can also be planted for ornamental purposes. Some people consider Alders quite aesthetically pleasant and because they grow rapidly, they can be planted in an area where privacy screen is considered important. Trees are well devoted to pruning and shaping, for people who want controlsA more elapsed appearance, or may be allowed to grow naturally, in which case the thicket is gradually formed.