Common Alder Collection

Alnus glutinosa (Willd. ) XXI 4, alder
An illustration of alder tree fruit and foliage from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

Alnus glutinosa, Common Alder tree

Alnus glutinosa (W. ) DCXXXI, alder
An illustration of an alder tree, fruit and foliage from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

Redpoll (Carduelis flammea) male landing on Alder (Alnus glutinosa) Surrey, England. February

Alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree silhouetted by a display of Aurora borealis in the night sky, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK. February

Common alder, hazel alder or smooth alder, Alnus serrulata
6340409 Common alder, hazel alder or smooth alder, Alnus serrulata by Endicott (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Common alder, hazel alder or smooth alder, Alnus serrulata)

Alder (Alnus glutinosa) wood with bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Multiple exposure. Argyll, Scotland

Frozen trees in sunlight
Frozen Common alder (Alnus glutinosa) trees in sunlight; Bavaria, Germany

Silhouetted alder tree at sunrise along the water
Common alder or European black alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree along the water at sunrise; Bavaria, Germany

Silhouetted alder tree at sunrise reflected in water
Common alder or European black alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree reflected in water at sunrise; Bavaria, Germany

Alnus glutinosa; Common Alder

Alnus glutinosa; Common Alder

Black alder, European alder -Alnus glutinosa- covered with hoarfrost, Swabian Alps, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Black Alders -Alnus glutinosa- with spring foliage, Beerbach, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Alnus glutinosa, Common Alder

Common alder (Alnus glutinosa) buds. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in January

Common alder (Alnus glutinosa) leaf C015 / 6379
Common alder (Alnus glutinosa) leaf opening in spring. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in April

Alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree, artwork C016 / 3384
Alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree. Artwork of an alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree (left), with a close-up showing its leaves, and male (long) and female (dark, round) catkins (flowers)

Alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree, artwork C016 / 3383
Alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree. Artwork of an alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree (left), with a close-up showing its leaves, and male (long) and female (dark, round) catkins (flowers)

Alder tree pollen grain, SEM
Alder tree pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from an alder tree (Alnus glutinosa). A pollen grain contains a male sex cell from a flowering plant

Alnus glutinosa, alder tree
A mature alder tree in winter photographed by Pat Hart

Alnus glutinosa, alder
Alder trees in winter photographed by Pat Hart

European alder leaf
European alder (Alnus glutinosa) leaf. This rapid-growing tree is often found beside water. It reaches heights of 20 metres and can live for up to 150 years. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in April

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The Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a versatile and beautiful tree that can be found in various parts of the world. With its scientific name Alnus glutinosa (Willd. ) XXI 4, alder, this species stands out for its unique characteristics. Native to Europe and Western Asia, the it is known as Alnus glutinosa or simply alder. In Surrey, England, a male Redpoll bird gracefully lands on an Alder tree. This image captures the harmonious relationship between nature's creatures and this magnificent tree species. Meanwhile, in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK during February nights, an enchanting display of Aurora borealis illuminates the sky behind a silhouetted Alder tree. The combination of these natural wonders creates a breathtaking scene. Another variety of alder worth mentioning is the Common Alder's cousin - Hazel Alder or Smooth Alder (Alnus serrulata). This variation showcases similar qualities but possesses its own distinct charm. Alder wood has many uses and exhibits remarkable beauty when paired with bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) in multiple exposures. Additionally, frozen trees bathed in sunlight create a mesmerizing sight that highlights the resilience of these majestic plants. At sunrise along bodies of water or reflected within them, silhouetted alder trees provide picturesque views that evoke tranquility and serenity. These moments capture the essence of nature's elegance at dawn. Whether it goes by Alnus glutinosa; Common Alder or Alnus glutinosa; Common Alder – one thing remains constant: this species holds immense value both aesthetically and ecologically. Its presence enriches landscapes around the world while providing shelter for wildlife and contributing to overall biodiversity. The common alder truly embodies nature's artistry through its graceful form against the backdrop of various landscapes.