Alder

The alder migrated to Sweden from the south 8,500 years ago. It is our only deciduous tree that bears cones and thrives in moist soil, often near lakes and streams. Its shoots, buds and leaves are sticky, which is where the tree gets its Swedish name. Alder grows to a height of 10–25 metres and is normally felled at 60 years of age, but it can live for as long as 300 years.  The wood is soft and malleable and is used to make furniture and clogs.