Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
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Types
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Beaumont, Maroochy
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green, Copper
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
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breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
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
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Macadamia
In Hindi
red alder
Macadamia
In German
rot-Erle
Macadamia
In French
aulne rouge
Macadamia
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Macadamia
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Macadamia
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Macadamia
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Macadamia
In Latin
red alnus
Macadamia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Alder and Macadamia
Season and care of Red Alder and Macadamia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Macadamia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Macadamia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Macadamia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Macadamia Physical Information
Red Alder and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Macadamia are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Care of Red Alder and Macadamia
Care of Red Alder and Macadamia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.