Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Mulga, True Mulga
In French
aulne rouge
Mulga
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Mulga
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
mulga
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Mulga
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Red Alder and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mulga Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Red Alder and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Red Alder and Mulga Tree
Care of Red Alder and Mulga Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.