Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Pawpaw
In Hindi
red alder
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
rot-Erle
Papaya Pflanze
In French
aulne rouge
usine de papaye
In Spanish
aliso rojo
planta de la papaya
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
planta mamão
In Polish
czerwony olcha
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
red alnus
quince herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Magnoliales
Family
Betulaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Alnus
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Pawpaw
Season and care of Red Alder and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Pawpaw Physical Information
Red Alder and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Pawpaw are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Alder and Pawpaw
Care of Red Alder and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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 Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.