Alnus rubra - Wikipedia
Alnus rubra is the largest species of alder in North America and one of the largest in the world, reaching heights of 20 to 30 metres (66 to 98 ft). The official tallest red alder (as of 1979) stands 32 m (105 ft) tall in Clatsop County, Oregon (US). [7] . The trunks range from 25 to 50 centimetres (10 to 19⁄2 in) in diameter. [8] .
Red Alder, Alnus rubra - Native Plants PNW
Red Alder is the most important hardwood in the Pacific Northwest. It is used for furniture, cabinetry, small manufactured items, paper and paper products. The hard wood burns hot and relatively long, making it an excellent choice for firewood.
Red Alder | The Wood Database (Hardwood)
Common Name(s): Red alder, western red alder. Scientific Name: Alnus rubra. Distribution: Coastal western North America. Tree Size: 100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 28.0 lbs/ft 3 (450 kg/m 3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): 0.37, 0.45. Janka Hardness: 590 lb f (2,620 N)
Red Alder | Silvics of North America - research.fs.usda.gov
1990年12月1日 · Red alder (Alnus rubra), also called Oregon alder, western alder, and Pacific coast alder, is the most common hardwood in the Pacific Northwest. It is a relatively short-lived, intolerant pioneer with rapid juvenile growth. The species is favored by disturbance and often increases after logging and burning. Because the commercial value of alder has traditionally …
Red Alder (Alnus rubra) | Oregon Wood Innovation Center
Red alder is a pioneer species that establishes rapidly in openings created by forest disturbance; it commonly invades newly bared soils after landslides, logging, or fire. Red alder can maintain or improve soils via rapid input of organic matter and nitrogen. Its roots fix atmospheric nitrogen via symbiosis with the actinomycete, Frankia.
Red Alder - Alnus rubra - PNW Plants - Washington State University
Red Alder is the most common native hardwood in the Pacific Northwest extending from southern California north to southeastern Alaska. This species is also known as Oregon alder, western alder, and Pacific coast alder. A medium sized tree reaching 50’-60’ in height and 30’ in width.
Alnus rubra (Oregon Alder, Pacific Coast Alder, Red Alder, …
Red alder is a deciduous tree in the Betulaceae (birch) family. It is native to the western coast of North America from Alaska down to California. This is one of the larger alders and grows 65-98 feet tall. It gets its name from the orange/red underbark that …
Red Alder - Calscape
Red Alder is the largest species of alder in North America and one of the largest in the world, reaching heights of 20-30 meters. The official tallest red alder (1979) stands 32 meters tall in Clatsop County, Oregon (USA).
Alnus rubra english - US Forest Service Research and Development
Red alder (Alnus rubra) is the only commercial species in North America. Red alder is the most common hardwood in the Pacific Northwest and the largest of the American alders. It is a fast-growing, pioneer species and has nitrogen-fixing nodules on its roots. The wood is diffuse porous, moderately light, and soft. Alnus maritima-seaside alder.
The Red Alder: Origin, Growth Habit, and Landscape Potential
2024年9月19日 · Red alder (Alnus rubra), a fast-growing deciduous tree native to the Pacific Northwest, is an essential component of many ecosystems in the region. It serves ecological roles, including soil enrichment and providing wildlife habitat, while …