Alder tree

[Mitch91]

hi all anyone know where I can get a alder tree from ? I have come across what they call Toorak ‘Gum Tree’ I'm just not sure if it's the right one or not ? I could just buy seeds online from overseas but again no guarantee they would be allowed in

[jayc]

36 minutes ago, Mitch91 said:

Toorak ‘Gum Tree’

Is an Alnus jorullensis. It's certainly a type of Alder. But just remember, they can grow to be a fairly big tree.

If you want the tree for it's catkins (cones), then buying a massive tree for a few cones seems like an extreme way of doing it. A $10 bag (40 cones) would last you ages, since the Alder catkin cones are woody and don't disintegrate and will last a long time in a tank.  

Then of course, there is the growth time before the tree will produce catkins. That could take you years.

Or you can get a $20 bag of 100 cones, if you need more.

https://newbreedaquatics.com.au/?target=search&mode=search

[Mitch91]

Yeah your right never thought about the years it takes buying is cheap too. 

[jayc]

LOL !

Sometimes you need the voice of reason to smack you in the back of the head.

 

[Kaylenna]

You could also keep an eye out for the trees in the neighborhoods you frequent.  For example, there are 2 trees within 3 blocks of my house and my son's school.  I haven't bothered looking more since those will supply more than I need easily.  Every time I've stopped to pick some, I get about 60 just from what's fallen after recent rains/winds.  Just be sure to clean them so you don't put dog/bird poo etc in your tanks!