Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Leaves, 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 in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Dill
In Hindi
red alder
डिल प्लांट
In German
rot-Erle
Dill Pflanze
In French
aulne rouge
Dill usine
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Dill Planta
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Dill roślin
In Latin
red alnus
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Alder and Dill
Season and care of Red Alder and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dill is Neutral.
Red Alder and Dill Physical Information
Red Alder and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Dill are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Red Alder and Dill
Care of Red Alder and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.