Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Central Asia
Types
-
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
Malus domestica
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Apple Tree
In Hindi
red alder
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
rot-Erle
Apfelbaum
In French
aulne rouge
Pommier
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Manzano
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
μηλιά
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Macieira
In Polish
czerwony olcha
jabłoń
In Latin
red alnus
Arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Alder and Apple Tree
Season and care of Red Alder and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Apple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Red Alder and Apple Tree Physical Information
Red Alder and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Apple Tree are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Alder and Apple Tree
Care of Red Alder and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.