Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
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
Prune prior to new growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Anthracnose, Crown rot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Bumblebees, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Iron, Phosphorus
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Animal Feed, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Jelly, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
Rubus canadensis
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Thornless Blackberry
In Hindi
red alder
Thornless blackberry
In German
rot-Erle
Rubus canadensis
In French
aulne rouge
Rubus canadensis
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Rubus canadensis
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Rubus canadensis
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Rubus canadensis
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Bezkolcowej Blackberry
In Latin
red alnus
Thornless Rubus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Thornless Blackberry
Season and care of Red Alder and Thornless Blackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Thornless Blackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thornless Blackberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Thornless Blackberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thornless Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Thornless Blackberry Physical Information
Red Alder and Thornless Blackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Thornless Blackberry height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Thornless Blackberry are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Thornless Blackberry flower color: White
- Thornless Blackberry leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Thornless Blackberry
Care of Red Alder and Thornless Blackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thornless Blackberry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thornless Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.