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Turnera ulmifolia Yellow Alder, Yellow Elder, Ramgoat Dashalong

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Release Date: 2/4/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp593-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID for Homeowner audience(s). This publication provides comprehensive information on the Yellow Alder plant. It details the plant’s scientific classification, common names, and pronunciation. The document includes guidelines on cultivation, care, and uses in landscaping, highlighting its adaptability to various soil conditions and its moderate drought tolerance. The publication also discusses the plant’s invasive potential and management practices. Originally published in October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS-593, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.