A water loving tree that is comparatively short lived at about 150 years. It is fast growing and can often be found near river banks.
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Credits “Schwarzerlenau/Alder forest – Salix alba + Alnus glutinosa (48°01′ N 16°30′ E)” by HermannFalkner/sokol CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
“Alder trees, Alnus glutinosa, on the northern bank of the Kinlochewe River near the south-eastern end of Loch Maree.” by Shandchem CC BY-ND 2.0
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