Grey Alder Tree | Alnus incana Purple Shamrock It has seven-lobed leaves that

It has seven-lobed leaves that show off a variety of red shades throughout the year

because it’s leaves fold at night and reopen again in the morning

They're a great variety for growing in plant pots and window boxes

well-drained rock garden or for naturalising under deciduous shrubs and trees

trumpet-shaped flowers with creamy-yellow centres and mid-green leaves

Grey Alder Tree | Alnus incana Purple Shamrock It has seven-lobed leaves thatAlnus incana or grey alder is a large deciduous tree native to Europe but now common in Britain, notable for its tolerance of poor growing conditions and its benefit to wildlife Shiny ovate leaves and pollinator attracting yellow brown catkins in February followed by characteristic long lasting hard green fruits that sustain birds in the winter. A steady grower that can end up 20 x 10m after 20 years. Possesses rare nitrogen fixing ability allowing it