Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Odd Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
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Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
In Hindi
red alder
leatherleaf
In German
rot-Erle
Leatherleaf
In French
aulne rouge
Leatherleaf
In Spanish
aliso rojo
leatherleaf
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Leatherleaf
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
leatherleaf
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Leatherleaf
In Latin
red alnus
Leatherleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Fagales
Polypodiales
Family
Betulaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Red Alder and Leatherleaf
Season and care of Red Alder and Leatherleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Leatherleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Leatherleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Leatherleaf Physical Information
Red Alder and Leatherleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Leatherleaf are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Leatherleaf flower color:
- Leatherleaf leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Alder and Leatherleaf
Care of Red Alder and Leatherleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leatherleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.