Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
China
Types
-
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
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
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Nectarine
In Hindi
red alder
nectarine
In German
rot-Erle
Nektarine
In French
aulne rouge
nectarine
In Spanish
aliso rojo
nectarina
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
nectarina
In Polish
czerwony olcha
nektarowy
In Latin
red alnus
nectarine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Alder and Nectarine
Season and care of Red Alder and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Nectarine Physical Information
Red Alder and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Nectarine are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Nectarine
Care of Red Alder and Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.