West Asia. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Often flat topped, late into leaf. Dark pink flowers on top of the leaves in January. The small leaflets of the compound leaves quickly disintegrate after leaf fall. Drought & heat tolerant.

Mexico to Northern Argentina, along the Andies. Broadly conical, evergreen in mild climates, fast growth on moist sites. Lighter green broader leaves than A. jorullensis. Hardwood timber used for furniture, construction, charcoal, pulp and good firewood.

Narrowly conical, deciduous for 6 weeks, frost tender in first winter. Performs well on dry Gisborne and Nelson hillsides. Narrow crown, deep roots holding the soil and shading is minimal with good grass growth. Fixes nitrogen.

Broadly conical, deciduous. Vigorous growth and good form. Habitat beside rivers and will grow in very wet places. Tolerates salt winds better than the other alders. Good firewood cropto utilise wet ground. Timber durable under water.