Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Europe
Types
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Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
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Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
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Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
red alder
david ward
In German
rot-Erle
david ward
In French
aulne rouge
david ward
In Spanish
aliso rojo
david ward
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
david ward
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
david ward
In Polish
czerwony olcha
david ward
In Latin
red alnus
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Red Alder and David Ward
Season and care of Red Alder and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and David Ward Physical Information
Red Alder and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and David Ward are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Alder and David Ward
Care of Red Alder and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.