Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
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Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
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Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
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Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
red alder
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
rot-Erle
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
aulne rouge
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
aliso rojo
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
czerwony olcha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bael and Red Alder
Season and care of Bael and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Red Alder Physical Information
Bael and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Red Alder are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bael and Red Alder
Care of Bael and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael 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.