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Italian Alder
(Alnus cordata)
plug plant
Italian Alder (Alnus cordata)
You are buying 1 organically grown Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) root trainer plug plant.
Please note:
Root trainer plug plants are available year-round. We always aim to process orders within two days, however there may be unavoidable delays in despatch during extreme weather, so please be patient.
Organically and sustainably grown in our forest garden here at Poet’s Acre, located in the heart of 1000 acres of organic farmland and ancient woodland in rural North Norfolk. Plants are grown as part of a sustainable management plan that encourages diversity and resilience. The land here is completely organic, we do not use pesticides or sprays of any kind.
Plant Care
Your Italian Alder plug plant will arrive carefully packaged to prevent damage or drying out. Root trainer plugs encourage strong, deep root growth, giving your plant the best possible start.
On arrival, water the plant if the compost feels dry. You may pot it on into a larger pot for its first year to encourage extra root growth before planting in its final position. If planting directly out, choose a sunny or lightly shaded spot with moist but well-drained soil. Italian Alder will also tolerate poorer soils and exposed sites. Dig a hole just larger than the plug, firm gently, and water well. Space 3–5m apart for hedgerows or shelterbelts.
Italian Alder is fast-growing and needs little maintenance. It naturally enriches the soil by fixing nitrogen and can be coppiced or pollarded if required.
Postage & Packaging
Price includes postage, and we send all our plants by Royal Mail 48 with tracking. We aim to post items within 2 working days of your order, weather permitting. We use as much recycled material for packaging as possible.
About Italian Alder (Alnus cordata)
Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) is a hardy, fast-growing deciduous tree native to southern Italy and Corsica. Reaching 20–25m tall, it has a conical crown, glossy heart-shaped leaves, and produces attractive catkins in spring. It is widely valued for windbreaks, timber production, and soil improvement through nitrogen fixing.
Craft Uses
Alder wood is durable underwater and has been traditionally used for foundations, piles, and furniture.
Garden Uses
Ideal for use as a shelterbelt, hedgerow, or specimen tree. Italian Alder is an excellent nitrogen fixer, particularly valuable in poor soils or exposed sites where other trees may struggle.
Wildlife Uses
The catkins provide an early pollen source for bees, and the dense canopy offers habitat for nesting birds. Its roots improve soil fertility, benefiting surrounding plants.
About Poet’s Acre
Poet’s Acre is a forest garden project, creating a continuously expanding repository of regionally adapted plants and a haven for wildlife and threatened species of all kinds. Our work is supported by a small family-run nursery growing plants for gardens, forest gardens, food forests, and permaculture projects. Our aim is to grow healthy, chemical-free plants for diversity, resilience, and climate adaptability, encouraging people to connect with the land, themselves, and each other.
Italian Alder (Alnus cordata)
You are buying 1 organically grown Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) root trainer plug plant.
Please note:
Root trainer plug plants are available year-round. We always aim to process orders within two days, however there may be unavoidable delays in despatch during extreme weather, so please be patient.
Organically and sustainably grown in our forest garden here at Poet’s Acre, located in the heart of 1000 acres of organic farmland and ancient woodland in rural North Norfolk. Plants are grown as part of a sustainable management plan that encourages diversity and resilience. The land here is completely organic, we do not use pesticides or sprays of any kind.
Plant Care
Your Italian Alder plug plant will arrive carefully packaged to prevent damage or drying out. Root trainer plugs encourage strong, deep root growth, giving your plant the best possible start.
On arrival, water the plant if the compost feels dry. You may pot it on into a larger pot for its first year to encourage extra root growth before planting in its final position. If planting directly out, choose a sunny or lightly shaded spot with moist but well-drained soil. Italian Alder will also tolerate poorer soils and exposed sites. Dig a hole just larger than the plug, firm gently, and water well. Space 3–5m apart for hedgerows or shelterbelts.
Italian Alder is fast-growing and needs little maintenance. It naturally enriches the soil by fixing nitrogen and can be coppiced or pollarded if required.
Postage & Packaging
Price includes postage, and we send all our plants by Royal Mail 48 with tracking. We aim to post items within 2 working days of your order, weather permitting. We use as much recycled material for packaging as possible.
About Italian Alder (Alnus cordata)
Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) is a hardy, fast-growing deciduous tree native to southern Italy and Corsica. Reaching 20–25m tall, it has a conical crown, glossy heart-shaped leaves, and produces attractive catkins in spring. It is widely valued for windbreaks, timber production, and soil improvement through nitrogen fixing.
Craft Uses
Alder wood is durable underwater and has been traditionally used for foundations, piles, and furniture.
Garden Uses
Ideal for use as a shelterbelt, hedgerow, or specimen tree. Italian Alder is an excellent nitrogen fixer, particularly valuable in poor soils or exposed sites where other trees may struggle.
Wildlife Uses
The catkins provide an early pollen source for bees, and the dense canopy offers habitat for nesting birds. Its roots improve soil fertility, benefiting surrounding plants.
About Poet’s Acre
Poet’s Acre is a forest garden project, creating a continuously expanding repository of regionally adapted plants and a haven for wildlife and threatened species of all kinds. Our work is supported by a small family-run nursery growing plants for gardens, forest gardens, food forests, and permaculture projects. Our aim is to grow healthy, chemical-free plants for diversity, resilience, and climate adaptability, encouraging people to connect with the land, themselves, and each other.