Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
North America
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
-
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
red alder
Softstem Bulrush
In German
rot-Erle
Softstem Bulrush
In French
aulne rouge
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
red alnus
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Alnus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Alder and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Red Alder and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Red Alder and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Red Alder and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Red Alder and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.