This alder is native to almost entire Europe and grows mainly in moist areas. Sometimes growing into a multiple-stemmed, big tree. Now and then a mature specimen with a height reaching over 20 m can be found. The alternate leaf becomes 10 cm, is ovate and has a blunt tip. The stalked buds, which are grey violet, and the younger leaves feel sticky (glutinosa = sticky). Female catkins are oval and inconspicuous, ± 0.5 cm long and the male catkins are brown yellow, ± 7 cm long. Strobiles appear from September and persist long. The tree roots strongly and fairly deep. Poor tolerance to hard surfaces. Often used as brushwood in landscapes. Withstands severe pruning. Little susceptible to (sea) wind.
Alnus glutinosa môže dorastať do výšky 10 - 20 m , fast growing v závislosti od podmienok stanovišťa a klímy.
Alnus glutinosa rastie rýchlo rastúci a môže dorastať do výšky 10 - 20 m , fast growing v závislosti od podmienok stanovišťa a klímy.
Správny čas na výsadbu stromu je mimo vegetačné obdobie. V strednej Európe môže byť Alnus glutinosa so zemným balom vysadený od polovice novembra do konca apríla, avšak závisí to veľmi od klimatických podmienok a druhu stromu.