Uttis Alnus nepalensis
- It can be grown in wide range in Nepal from 500 to 900 meters altitude, and its extreme upper limit is about 2700 meters.
- It grows well on soils with high water content, but not on completely water logged soils.
- All Alnus species have a symbiotic association with species of Frankia, an actinomycete which form root nodules and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
- It produces medium quality timber and fuel wood.
- Mature leaves are eaten by goats and sheep, but not by cattle.
- It is now used for plywood making.
- Seeds have been broadcasted to stabilize landslides.
- It is widely planted in Nepal because of rapid growth, good form, and easy to establishment.
- Seed collected between November and December.
- Seed viability 4 months.
- Seed sown in tray or mother beds, and then transplanted young germination with 2 small leaves in polybags.
- It is very subject to attacked by defoliators and shoot borer.