Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-14
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
red alder
carambola पेड़
In German
rot-Erle
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
aulne rouge
arbre carambole
In Spanish
aliso rojo
árbol de carambola
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
árvore de carambola
In Polish
czerwony olcha
karambola drzewo
In Latin
red alnus
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Carambola
Season and care of Red Alder and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Carambola Physical Information
Red Alder and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Carambola are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Carambola
Care of Red Alder and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
