Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
red alder
pinkroot
In German
rot-Erle
Spigelia
In French
aulne rouge
Spigelia
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Spigelia
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Spigelia
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Spigelia
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Spigelia
In Latin
red alnus
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Gentianales
Family
Betulaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Alder and Pinkroot
Season and care of Red Alder and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Pinkroot Physical Information
Red Alder and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Pinkroot are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Pinkroot
Care of Red Alder and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.