Alnus cordata - Corsica alder

Description and Uses

Alnus cordata (Corsica alder) is a tropical tree from South West Europe . It is mainly grown for its conservation crops , which have a short 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, ornamental, timber, . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . 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 medium, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 20 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Alnus cordata has a lifespan of 40 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 24 meters tall with a crown of 9 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 400 cm and a row distance of 400 cm. It is fast growing and partial shade tolerant. Alnus cordata 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 cordata is {missing data} and {missing data} and has no thorns.

Alnus cordata thrives in an altitude of 100 to 1400 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 0°C; optimally between 0 - 30°C. The optimal rainfall is 1700 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 700 - 2000mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 8.0 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 cordata is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 0 months. There are approximative 1900000 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}