Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Mosquito
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
BASSIA scoparia
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Burningbush, Kochia
In Hindi
red alder
Bassia scoparia
In German
rot-Erle
Besen-Radmelde
In French
aulne rouge
Bassia scoparia
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Kochia scoparia
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Bassia scoparia
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Bassia scoparia
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Mietelnik żakula
In Latin
red alnus
Bassia scoparia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Camphorosmoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Kochia
Season and care of Red Alder and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kochia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Kochia Physical Information
Red Alder and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Kochia are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kochia flower color: Not Available
- Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Alder and Kochia
Care of Red Alder and Kochia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.