Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never Over-water
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
red alder
fleeceflower
In German
rot-Erle
fleeceflower
In French
aulne rouge
fleeceflower
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Polygonum affine
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
fleeceflower
In Polish
czerwony olcha
fleeceflower
In Latin
red alnus
fleeceflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Unknown
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Red Alder and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fleeceflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Red Alder and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Red Alder and Fleeceflower
Care of Red Alder and Fleeceflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.