Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Australia
Types
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Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
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
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
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
red alder
बोतल ट्री
In German
rot-Erle
Flaschenbaum
In French
aulne rouge
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Bottle Tree
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
red alnus
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Red Alder and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Red Alder and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Red Alder and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Red Alder and Bottle Tree
Care of Red Alder and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done 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 Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.