Red Alder

Black Birch

About Red Alder and Black Birch

Red Alder

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

3040

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Habitat

Lowland evergreen rainforest

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-74-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,370.00 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Coral

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Black

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

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Pinnate

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

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Maritime exposure, Salt water

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, 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

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Maritime exposure, Salt water

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

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

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALNUS rubra

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Oregon Alder, Red Alder

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

red alder

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

rot-Erle

Schwarze Birke

In French

aulne rouge

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

aliso rojo

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

κόκκινη σκλήθρα

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

amieiro vermelho

Bétula Preto

In Polish

czerwony olcha

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

red alnus

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Betulaceae

Genus

Alnus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3540

1 27800

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Properties of Red Alder and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Red Alder and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Red Alder and Black Birch. Red Alder doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Red Alder does not have fragrant flowers. Red Alder has allergic reactions like and Black 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 Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Red Alder and Black Birch

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

Red Alder and Black Birch Physical Information

Red Alder and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Black Birch are as follows:

Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Red Alder and Black Birch

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