Alder (Alnus glutinosa)

Family: Betulaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

A medium size pioneer species, short-lived tree in the family Betulaceae, native to most of Europe, southwest Asia and northern Africa. Bloom Color: Purple, Red. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Oval, Pyramidal.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet ground in woods, near lakes and along the sides of streams, often formng pure woods n succession to marsh or fen. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)