Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
agricultural areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
SACCHARUM officinarum
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Sugarcane
In German
rot-Erle
Saccharum
In French
aulne rouge
Canne à sucre
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Saccharum
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Saccharum
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Cana-de-açúcar
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Saccharum
In Latin
red alnus
Saccharum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Red Alder and Sugarcane
Season and care of Red Alder and Sugarcane is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Sugarcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugarcane season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Sugarcane Physical Information
Red Alder and Sugarcane physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Sugarcane are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Sugarcane
Care of Red Alder and Sugarcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.