Alpine Region of the Alps - Definition and Overview

The alpine region of the Alps refers to the region in the Alps between the uppermost limit of trees (the tree-line) up to the permanent snow. This alpine region contains the full beauty and variety of characteristic vegetation of the Alps.

The region contains many shrubs:

• Three species of rhododendron have masses of red or pink flowers;
• The common junipers grow at elevations above the rhododendrons.
• Three species of bilberry are associated with the junipers.
• Several dwarf willows grow near the snow line.