Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
Tagetes tenuifolia
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
signet marigold, golden marigold
In Hindi
red alder
गोल्डन गेंदा
In German
rot-Erle
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
In French
aulne rouge
Tagète citron
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Tagetes tenuifolia
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
χρυσή κατιφέ
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
calêndula ouro
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Aksamitka wąskolistna
In Latin
red alnus
caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Golden Marigold
Season and care of Red Alder and Golden Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Golden Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Golden Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Red Alder and Golden Marigold Physical Information
Red Alder and Golden Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Golden Marigold are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Golden Marigold
Care of Red Alder and Golden Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.