Alnus pendula

Alnus pendula
	Leaves
	Bark
Conservation status
	; Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Fagales
Family:	Betulaceae
Genus:	Alnus
Species:	A. pendula
Binomial name
	Alnus pendula; Matsum.
Synonyms
	Alnaster pendulus(Matsum.) Murai; Alnus firma var. multinervisRegel; Alnus multinervis(Regel) Callier; Alnus multinervis var. nikkoensisCallier; Duschekia pendula(Matsum.) Holub;

Last updated October 01, 2025

Alnus pendula is a species of flowering plant in the alder genus Alnus (family Betulaceae), native to Honshu and Hokkaido islands of Japan.^[2] An "exceptionally attractive" and "extremely elegant" large shrub or small tree, sources differ on whether it is introduced or native to Korea.^[3]

References

↑ Shaw, K.; Roy , S.; Wilson, B. (2020) [amended version of 2014 assessment]. "Jom-sa-bang-o-ri Alnus pendula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020 e.T194658A171687983. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T194658A171687983.en . Retrieved 13 September 2023.
1 2 "Alnus pendula Matsum". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 13 September 2023.
↑ Baxter, T.; McAllister, H.A. (2021). "Alnus pendula Matsum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 13 September 2023.

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[1] Shaw, K.; Roy , S.; Wilson, B. (2020) [amended version of 2014 assessment]. "Jom-sa-bang-o-ri Alnus pendula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020 e.T194658A171687983. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T194658A171687983.en . Retrieved 13 September 2023.

[POWO_294976-1-2] 1 2 "Alnus pendula Matsum". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 13 September 2023.

[treesandshrubsonline-3] Baxter, T.; McAllister, H.A. (2021). "Alnus pendula Matsum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 13 September 2023.

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