Alnus jorullensis or he Evergreen Alder is an erect conical evergreen tree with drooping slender branches.
The leaves of this tree are dark glossy green with serrated margins (the edges of the leaves).
It has distinctive bark with bronze coloured new growth, while the older wood is dotted with reddish lenticels (glands).
This is a very fast growing tree, useful for building a quick screen or shade tree.
It is also useful for drinking up moisture from wet/problem areas.