Description: This is an introduced species of alder planted for shelter in a few places. It is native to northern Europe and the mountains of southern Europe.

The hybrid with the native Alnus glutinosa occurs occasionally e.g. in Muff Glen, Co. Londonderry, where it appears to have been planted.

All names: Alnus incana (L.) Moench

Distribution Map from NBN: Alnus incana at National Biodiversity Network mapping facility, data for UK.

iNaturalist: Alnus incana at iNaturalist World Species Observations database.