Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Olive, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Sea Grape
In Hindi
red alder
सागर अंगूर
In German
rot-Erle
Sea Grape
In French
aulne rouge
Sea Grape
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Sea Grape
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Sea Grape
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Sea Grape
In Latin
red alnus
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Eriogonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Sea Grape
Season and care of Red Alder and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Sea Grape Physical Information
Red Alder and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Sea Grape are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Red Alder and Sea Grape
Care of Red Alder and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.