Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
along watercourse, Moist Soils, shaded moist road banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
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
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial 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
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
fungus, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
cornea infecion, gonorrhoea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
TORENIA 'Dantorwhite'
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Bluewings, Torenia, White Moon Torenia, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
red alder
Torenia
In German
rot-Erle
Torenia
In French
aulne rouge
Torénia
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Torenia
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Torenia
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Torenia
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Torenia
In Latin
red alnus
Torenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Torenia
Season and care of Red Alder and Torenia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Torenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Torenia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Torenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Torenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Torenia Physical Information
Red Alder and Torenia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Torenia height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Torenia are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Torenia flower color: White and Yellow
- Torenia leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Torenia
Care of Red Alder and Torenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Torenia 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 Torenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.