Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never 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, Alkaline
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
red alder
Capnoides
In German
rot-Erle
Capnoides
In French
aulne rouge
capnoides
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Capnoides
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Capnoides
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Capnoides
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Capnoides
In Latin
red alnus
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Betulaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Alder and Capnoides
Season and care of Red Alder and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Capnoides Physical Information
Red Alder and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Capnoides are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Red Alder and Capnoides
Care of Red Alder and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.