Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 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, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
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
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
red alder
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
rot-Erle
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
aulne rouge
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
aliso rojo
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
czerwony olcha
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Red Alder
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ram's Horn and Red Alder Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Red Alder are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Red Alder
Care of Ram's Horn and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn pruning is done 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 Ram's Horn 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.