Cultivar of the Common Alder with fern-like leaves, which are a quite different shape from the racquet-shaped leaves of the Common Alder. The Common Alder, which is native to Europe including Britain, is particularly found on wet ground.

First cultivated: 1859

Park specimen: Sadly, this tree has died and can no longer be seen in the Park. Near to this location is a recently planted Indian Bean (Catalpa bignonioides).