A handsome tree with strong upright growth, dark green foliage and smooth gray beech-like bark. Decorative purple catkins in spring are followed by clusters of brown cone-like strobiles. Rapid growing tree tolerates both wet and dry, difficult sites.

Scientific Name: Alnus hirsuta 'Harbin'
Zone: 4
Light: Sun to Shade
Height: 30-40'
Width: 20-30'
New Shape: Upright
Foliage: Green
Flower: Catkins
Fruit: Strobile
Fall Color: Yellow