Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
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
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
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
In German
rot-Erle
Kürbis
In French
aulne rouge
Citrouille
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Calabaza
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Abóbora
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Dynia
In Latin
red alnus
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Giant Pumpkin
Season and care of Red Alder and Giant Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Giant Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Giant Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral.
Red Alder and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information
Red Alder and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Giant Pumpkin are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Red Alder and Giant Pumpkin
Care of Red Alder and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.