Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
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Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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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
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Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
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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
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
david ward
red alder
In German
david ward
rot-Erle
In French
david ward
aulne rouge
In Spanish
david ward
aliso rojo
In Greek
david ward
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
david ward
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
david ward
czerwony olcha
In Latin
david ward
red alnus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of David Ward and Red Alder
Season and care of David Ward and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
David Ward and Red Alder Physical Information
David Ward and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Red Alder are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of David Ward and Red Alder
Care of David Ward and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward 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.