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Alnus pendula

Alnus pendula is a species of flowering plant in the alder genus Alnus, native to Honshu and Hokkaido islands of Japan. An "exceptionally attractive" and "extremely elegant" large shrub or small tree, sources differ on whether it is introduced or native to Korea.

Last revised
Jun 14, 2026
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Length
171 w
Citations
4
Source
Alnus pendula
Leaves
Bark
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Betulaceae
Genus: Alnus
Species:
A. pendula
Binomial name
Alnus pendula
Synonyms2
  • Alnaster pendulus (Matsum.) Murai
  • Alnus firma var. multinervis Regel
  • Alnus multinervis (Regel) Callier
  • Alnus multinervis var. nikkoensis Callier
  • Duschekia pendula (Matsum.) Holub

Alnus pendula is a species of flowering plant in the alder genus Alnus (family Betulaceae), native to Honshu and Hokkaido islands of Japan.2 An "exceptionally attractive" and "extremely elegant" large shrub or small tree, sources differ on whether it is introduced or native to Korea.3

References

References

  1. Shaw, K.; Roy, S.; Wilson, B. (2020) [amended version of 2014 assessment]. "Jom-sa-bang-o-ri Alnus pendula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T194658A171687983. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T194658A171687983.en. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  2. "Alnus pendula Matsum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  3. Baxter, T.; McAllister, H.A. (2021). "Alnus pendula Matsum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 13 September 2023.