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Alder - (Alnus – various) – Typically a pioneer species, they are quick growing, have high seed counts, rapid young growth and a short life span. Alders can grow in the poorest of soils which are prone to flooding. Alders can help to improve soil fertility as they have nodules attached to their root systems which contain a nitrogen fixing bacteria. Often used on poor quality ground as a nurse crop for other species helping to replenish soil fertility. Pollination from male and female catkins is by air in early spring. Once female flowers are pollinated they turn into woody “false-cones” which open in the autumn to disperse seed.
Birch - (Betula – various)
Poplars - (Populus – various)
Rowan - (Sorbus aucuparia)
Willows - (Salix – various)
Common Alder (Alnus Glutinosa)
Silver Birch - (Betula pendula)
Silver Birch - (Betula pendula)
Goat Willow - (Salix caprea)
