Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
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Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-7
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
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Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
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Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
red alder
भोज पत्र
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.