Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Winter
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Marijuana
In Hindi
red alder
मारिजुआना
In German
rot-Erle
Marihuana
In French
aulne rouge
Marijuana
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Marijuana
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Maconha
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Marihuana
In Latin
red alnus
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Red Alder and Marijuana
Season and care of Red Alder and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Marijuana Physical Information
Red Alder and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Red Alder and Marijuana are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Marijuana
Care of Red Alder and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.