Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not available
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
red alder
दालचीनी
In French
aulne rouge
Cannelle
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Canela
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Canela
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Cynamon
In Latin
red alnus
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassythoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Cinnamon
Season and care of Red Alder and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Cinnamon Physical Information
Red Alder and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Cinnamon are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Red Alder and Cinnamon
Care of Red Alder and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.