Red Alder

Birch

About Red Alder and Birch

Red Alder

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

3060

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Habitat

Lowland evergreen rainforest

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-74-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,370.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Coral

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Maritime exposure, Salt water

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Maritime exposure, Salt water

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALNUS rubra

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Oregon Alder, Red Alder

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

red alder

भोज पत्र

In German

rot-Erle

Birke

In French

aulne rouge

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

aliso rojo

Abedul

In Greek

κόκκινη σκλήθρα

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

amieiro vermelho

bétula

In Polish

czerwony olcha

Brzoza

In Latin

red alnus

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Betulaceae

Genus

Alnus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3534

1 27800

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Properties of Red Alder and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Red Alder and Birch? We provide you with everything About Red Alder and Birch. Red Alder doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Red Alder does not have fragrant flowers. Red Alder has allergic reactions like and Birch has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Alder and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Red Alder and Birch

Season and care of Red Alder and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Red Alder and Birch Physical Information

Red Alder and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Birch are as follows:

Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Red Alder and Birch

Care of Red Alder and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.