Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Perennial
  
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not available
  
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
  
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
  
Mountain tops, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
9*2
  
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,370.00 cm
  
31
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Multi-Color
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Cone shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
  
Divison, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
  
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
  
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Borders, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification, Prevent weeds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
  
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
  
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
  
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
  
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
  
In Hindi
red alder
  
Astilbe
  
In German
rot-Erle
  
Prachtspieren
  
In French
aulne rouge
  
Astilbe
  
In Spanish
aliso rojo
  
Astilbe
  
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
  
astilbe
  
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
  
astilbe
  
In Polish
czerwony olcha
  
astilbe
  
In Latin
red alnus
  
Artemisia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Saxifragaceae
  
Genus
Alnus
  
Astilbe
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Red Alder and Astilbe
Season and care of Red Alder and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Astilbe Physical Information
Red Alder and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Astilbe are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Astilbe
Care of Red Alder and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.