Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
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Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Esperanza
red alder
In German
Esperanza
rot-Erle
In French
Esperanza
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Esperanza
aliso rojo
In Greek
Esperanza
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Esperanza
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Esperanza
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Esperanza
red alnus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Esperanza and Red Alder
Season and care of Esperanza and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Red Alder Physical Information
Esperanza and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Red Alder are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Esperanza and Red Alder
Care of Esperanza and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.