23. White Alder
Scientific name: Alnus rhombifolia
Height: 50-90' , Width: 40'
Evergreen: No
Drought tolerant: No
Climate Action: Yes
Native to: Coastal areas from British Columbia to California
Fun fact: Alder trees can fix nitrogen on their own, allowing them to tolerate infertile soils
Deciduous. Native to coastal areas, along stream banks, from British Columbia to California. Coarsely toothed, dark green leaves have paler undersides. Flowers are greenish-yellow catkins. Fruit is a small, brown, woody cone.