Alnus nepalensis - Nepalese alder

Description and Uses

Alnus nepalensis (Nepalese alder) is a temperate tree from Himalaya . It is mainly grown for its conservation crops , which have a medium shelf life. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; fertilization, . The {missing data} is used as inedible . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 0 - 0 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is fast, it's energetic value is 4360 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 9 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Alnus nepalensis has a lifespan of 40 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 28 meters tall with a crown of 8 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 300 cm and a row distance of 300 cm. It is very fast growing and partial shade tolerant. Alnus nepalensis has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo and ecto mycorrhiza). It is able to fix nitrogen moderately with "Enterobacteriaceae bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is {missing data} and is pollinated by {missing data}. Alnus nepalensis is {missing data} and {missing data} and has no thorns.

Alnus nepalensis thrives in an altitude of 500 to 3000 meters above sea-level (temperate). The minimum temperature is 0°C; optimally between 13 - 26°C. The optimal rainfall is 1750 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 500 - 2500mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is {missing data} to wind {missing data} and to fire {missing data}.

Pests and Diseases

Alnus nepalensis is susceptible to the following pests: Zeuzera coffeae , Batocera rufomaculata , Eutrichosiphum alnifoliae . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 12 months. There are approximative 65500 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}