Mexican Alder

Alnus jorullensis, Betulaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerWindbreakShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Himalayan HazelCorylus jacquemontii

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Mexican LovegrassEragrostis mexicana

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Prickly Giant BambooGigantochloa pruriens

Physical SupportNitrogen Fixation

Small-leaf RoseRosa minutifolia

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Monterey CypressCupressus macrocarpa

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Roundleaf BuffaloberryShepherdia rotundifolia

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Russian PeashrubCaragana frutex

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Thick-walled GuaduaGuadua sarcocarpa

Large bamboo species outcompetes tree species through aggressive growth

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationWindbreakNurse TreeTimberRiparian Restoration

Medicinal Uses

Bark Astringent

Common Questions

What zones does Mexican Alder grow in?

Mexican Alder grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Mexican Alder a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Mexican Alder is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Mexican Alder?

Good companions for Mexican Alder include Himalayan Hazel, Mexican Lovegrass, Prickly Giant Bamboo, Small-leaf Rose, Monterey Cypress.

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