Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
red alder
QUICKSTICK
In German
rot-Erle
QUICKSTICK
In French
aulne rouge
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
aliso rojo
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
QuickStick
In Polish
czerwony olcha
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
red alnus
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Alder and Quickstick
Season and care of Red Alder and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Quickstick Physical Information
Red Alder and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Quickstick are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Quickstick
Care of Red Alder and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.