Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Southeastern United States
Types
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Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-11
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
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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
-
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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 elliottii
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
slash pine
In Hindi
red alder
स्लेश पाइन
In German
rot-Erle
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
aulne rouge
slash pine
In Spanish
aliso rojo
pino slash
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
pinho barra
In Polish
czerwony olcha
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
red alnus
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Red Alder and Slash Pine
Season and care of Red Alder and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Slash Pine Physical Information
Red Alder and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Slash Pine are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Slash Pine
Care of Red Alder and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Slash 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.