Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Abelia
red alder
In German
Abelia
rot-Erle
In French
Abelia
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Abelia
aliso rojo
In Greek
Αμπέλια
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Abelia
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Abelia
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Abelia
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Red Alder
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Red Alder? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Red Alder. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Red Alder doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Red Alder has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Red Alder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Red Alder
Season and care of Abelia and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Red Alder season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Red Alder Physical Information
Abelia and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Red Alder are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Abelia and Red Alder
Care of Abelia and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.