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Andean alder with characteristic pointed leaves and catkins in springBetulaceae

Andean Alder (Alnus acuminata): complete guide

Alnus acuminata

Discover Andean alder: fast-growing South American tree, nitrogen-fixer, 20-30m height, moist soils, natural structure. Ideal for reforestation and waterside plantings.

12 min
Japanese Alder leavesBetulaceae

Japanese Alder (Alnus firma): complete guide

Alnus firma

Learn everything about Japanese Alder in our complete guide. Discover care, growth, and applications for larger gardens.

12 min
Manchurian alder with hairy branches and characteristic leavesBetulaceae

Manchurian Alder (Alnus hirsuta): complete guide

Alnus hirsuta

Discover Manchurian alder: extremely hardy to -30 degC, 15-20m tree, Asian origin, nitrogen-fixer, moist soil. Ideal for cold climates and forest plantings.

12 min
Evergreen alder with dark green persistent leaves in bloomBetulaceae

Evergreen Alder (Alnus jorullensis): complete guide

Alnus jorullensis

Discover Evergreen Alder: semi-evergreen, fast-growing, 15-25m tree, from Mexico and Central America, nitrogen-fixer. For warmer climates and forest plantings.

12 min
Purple milk-vetch displaying violet flower clusters on rocky slopesFabaceae

Astragalus hypoglottis: complete guide

Astragalus hypoglottis

Purple milk-vetch with striking violet flowers and nitrogen-fixing prowess. Perfect for Mediterranean and alpine gardens with dry conditions.

12 min
White Spanish Broom in full bloom with clusters of white flowers against a clear blue skyFabaceae

White spanish broom: complete guide

Cytisus multiflorus

Everything you need to know about White Spanish Broom: care, planting, pruning and soil. Ideal for sunny, dry gardens. Find design ideas on gardenworld.app.

12 min
Lotus angustissimus with red flower clustersFabaceae

Narrow birdsfoot trefoil: complete guide

Lotus angustissimus

Lotus angustissimus is a Mediterranean legume with delicate red flowers. Hardy to 0C, thrives in dry sun, perfect for pollinator gardens and nitrogen-fixing groundcover.

12 min
White sweet-clover stems with rich white flower spikes in sunlightFabaceae

White sweet-clover: complete guide

Melilotus albus

White sweet-clover is a biennial plant with fragrant white flower spikes. Ideal for bee gardens, wildflower meadows, and green manuring. Easy to grow and maintain.

12 min