Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
red alder
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
rot-Erle
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
aulne rouge
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
red alnus
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poaceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Red Alder and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Red Alder and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Red Alder and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Alder and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Red Alder and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.