Alnus cremastogyne

Alnus cremastogyne

Alnus cremastogyne is a fast-growing deciduous tree in the birch family, native to China.

It reaches up to 30–40 m in height.

Valued for its rapid growth, ability to enrich the soil with nitrogen, and medicinal properties.

The leaves are obovate or lanceolate, pointed, and up to 14 cm long.

It is a monoecious plant. Male inflorescences are elongated, while female inflorescences resemble small, woody cones that remain on the tree even after the seeds have matured.

Alnus cremastogyne is highly tolerant of periodic flooding and poor soil, but grows most vigorously in deep, fertile, and moist soil.

It prefers warm and sunny locations.