Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
red alder
Blue Berry Tree
In German
rot-Erle
Blue Berry Baum
In French
aulne rouge
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
red alnus
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Blue Berry
Season and care of Red Alder and Blue Berry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Blue Berry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Blue Berry is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Blue Berry Physical Information
Red Alder and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Blue Berry are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Berry flower color: White
- Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Blue Berry
Care of Red Alder and Blue Berry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.