Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
red alder
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
rot-Erle
Baum des Himmels
In French
aulne rouge
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Árvore do céu
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
red alnus
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Simaroubaceae
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 Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Red Alder and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Red Alder and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Red Alder and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.