Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
red alder
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
rot-Erle
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
aulne rouge
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
red alnus
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Red Alder and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Red Alder and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Red Alder and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Alder and Bird Cherry
Care of Red Alder and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.