Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Not available
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
Whole plant, Wood
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER platanoides
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Norway Maple
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
नॉर्वे मेपल
red alder
In German
Spitzahorn
rot-Erle
In French
Norvège Maple
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Noruega arce
aliso rojo
In Greek
Νεροπλάτανος
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Noruega bordo
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
klon zwyczajny
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Acer platanoides
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Norway Maple and Red Alder
Season and care of Norway Maple and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Norway Maple and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Norway Maple and Red Alder Physical Information
Norway Maple and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Norway Maple and Red Alder are as follows:
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Norway Maple and Red Alder
Care of Norway Maple and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norway Maple pruning is done 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 Norway Maple 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.