Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
South America
Types
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Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Peanut
In Hindi
red alder
मूंगफली
In German
rot-Erle
Erdnuss
In French
aulne rouge
Cacahuète
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Maní
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Amendoim
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Arachid
In Latin
red alnus
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Alder and Peanut
Season and care of Red Alder and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Red Alder and Peanut Physical Information
Red Alder and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Peanut are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Red Alder and Peanut
Care of Red Alder and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.