Alnus nepalensis

Alnus nepalensis is a large deciduous alder found in the subtropical highlands of the Himalayas.
It grows to a height of 30 meters
The leaves are alternate, simple, the upper surface of the leaf is matte or shiny and dark green, the lower pale with dotted, yellowish-brown scales.

The flowers are catkins, divided into male and female flowers.
The fruits, which superficially resemble pine cones, are dark brown, erect on short pedicels, elliptical, composed of many spreading, hard, woody scales.

It requires permeable soil. It prefers a sunny or semi-sunny position.