Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Habitat
Upland
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
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
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Daphne plant
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
red alder
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
rot-Erle
In French
plante Daphne
aulne rouge
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
aliso rojo
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Daphne roślin
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Daphne plant
red alnus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Daphne and Red Alder
Season and care of Daphne and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Red Alder Physical Information
Daphne and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Red Alder are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Daphne and Red Alder
Care of Daphne and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Daphne 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.