Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
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Types
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Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Wet lands
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, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during 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, 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
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Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In Hindi
red alder
Plumcot
In German
rot-Erle
Plumcot
In French
aulne rouge
plumcot
In Spanish
aliso rojo
plumcot
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Plumcot
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
plumcot
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Plumcot
In Latin
red alnus
Plumcot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Alder and Plumcot
Season and care of Red Alder and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Plumcot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Plumcot Physical Information
Red Alder and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Plumcot are as follows:
Care of Red Alder and Plumcot
Care of Red Alder and Plumcot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plumcot pruning is done 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.