Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Red Currant
In Hindi
red alder
Red Currant
In German
rot-Erle
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
aulne rouge
Groseille
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Grosella
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Groselha
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
red alnus
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Red Currant
Season and care of Red Alder and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Red Currant Physical Information
Red Alder and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Red Currant are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Red Currant
Care of Red Alder and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.