Common Names: aka Mexican Alder, New Mexican Alder
Habitat: riparian
Flowers: catkins, appearing early in spring before the leaves emerge, the male catkins are yellowish-green in hanging clusters (pendulous), 2"-4" long, the female cone catkins 3/4" long and 1/2" broad when mature in late autumn. seeds are small, 1/2"-1" long, light brown with a narrow encircling wing.
Description: Native, tree 45'-60'tall. smooth grey bark, leaves are matt green, ovoid, 2"-4" long and 1 1/2" - 2" broad
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