The most
drought tolerant alder
evaluated in NDSU
trials. Rapid-growing,
medium-sized tree
with dark green leaves.
Bark is gray and beech-like.
Purple catkins and
clusters of brown,
cone-like strobiles
add interest to the
tree during winter.
Available in nursery
trade. Tree mulching
recommended.
Prairie Horizon®
will reach a semi-mature
height of 30 feet
in 18 to 20 years.
Hardy in USDA Zone
3.
Potential
Uses or Applications:
Nursery
stock, shelter, park,
and specimen tree.
Development
Stage:
Plant material
can be obtained from
NDSU Plant Sciences
Department or designated
nursery subject to
availability.
Patent
Status:
U.S. Trademark
registered – Prairie
Horizon®.
Licensing
Status:
This cultivar
is available for non-exclusive
licensing.
Dale E. Herman
(701) 231-8477
or
Larry Chaput
Department of
Plant Sciences Loftsgard
Hall - Room 270G
North Dakota
State University
Phone:
(701) 231-8479
Fax:
(701) 231-8474
email:
larry.chaput@ndsu.edu
1735 NDSU Research Park Drive
Fargo, ND 58105-5002
Telephone: 701-231-6659 or
701-231-6681 Fax:
701-231-6661
