Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
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Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
red alder
Shortleaf Pine
In German
rot-Erle
Shortleaf Pine
In French
aulne rouge
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
red alnus
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Red Alder and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Red Alder and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Red Alder and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Alder and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Red Alder and Shortleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.