Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not available
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Brown, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Not Found
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Rodents
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Not Available
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
In Hindi
red alder
Northern Sea Oats
In German
rot-Erle
Northern Seehafer
In French
aulne rouge
Northern Sea Oats
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Avena del mar del Norte
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Northern Sea Oats
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Północna część Morza Owies
In Latin
red alnus
Avene mari septentrionali
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Chasmanthieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Northern Sea Oats
Season and care of Red Alder and Northern Sea Oats is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Northern Sea Oats Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Northern Sea Oats season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Northern Sea Oats Physical Information
Red Alder and Northern Sea Oats physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Northern Sea Oats are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
- Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Alder and Northern Sea Oats
Care of Red Alder and Northern Sea Oats include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.