Alnus rhombifolia - White Alder (Plant) Grass Santa Barbara Botanical Garden Natural

Santa Barbara Botanical Garden Natural Habitat Coastal bluffs

A dense mounding shrub recommended for erosion control on slopes

The package contains individual seed packets for the following:

Dense evergreen foliage makes this a nice choice for a hedge

Fuchsias are hosts for the white-lined sphinx moth

Alnus rhombifolia - White Alder (Plant) Grass Santa Barbara Botanical Garden NaturalA summer shade tree that is both heat and wind tolerant. Needs regular deep watering. It's a larval food plant for the western tiger swallowtail butterfly. It's roots are nitrogen fixing but can be invasive plant away from foundations and water lines. Plant Characteristics Family Name Betulaceae Species Name Alnus rhombifolia Common Name White Alder Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Moderate Soil Type Any Flower