Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Perennial
  
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
  
Texas
  
Types
Not available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
  
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
10-6
  
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,370.00 cm
  
31
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
  
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Alternate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
  
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
  
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
  
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
  
OENOTHERA mexicana
  
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
  
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
  
In Hindi
red alder
  
Mexican primrose
  
In German
rot-Erle
  
Rosa Nachtkerze
  
In French
aulne rouge
  
Mexican primrose
  
In Spanish
aliso rojo
  
Primrose mexicana
  
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
  
Μεξικού Primrose
  
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
  
Mexican Primrose
  
In Polish
czerwony olcha
  
Mexican Primrose
  
In Latin
red alnus
  
Mexicanus Primrose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Onagraceae
  
Genus
Alnus
  
Oenothera
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Onagreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Onagroideae
  
Season and Care of Red Alder and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Red Alder and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Red Alder and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Mexican primrose
Care of Red Alder and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.