Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
red alder
Hydrangea
In German
rot-Erle
Hortensie
In French
aulne rouge
Hortensia
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Hortensia
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Hortênsia
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Hortensja
In Latin
red alnus
Hibiscus
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Red Alder and Batavia
Season and care of Red Alder and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Batavia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Batavia is Neutral.
Red Alder and Batavia Physical Information
Red Alder and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Batavia are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Alder and Batavia
Care of Red Alder and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.