Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Yellow
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
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs small amount of water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight
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
Insects, Silkworms
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen, Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
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
MORUS alba
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
White Mulberry
In Hindi
red alder
सफेद शहतूत
In German
rot-Erle
Weiß Mulberry
In French
aulne rouge
Mûrier blanc
In Spanish
aliso rojo
White Mulberry
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Λευκή Μουριά
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Branco Mulberry
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Biały Mulberry
In Latin
red alnus
Morus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and White Mulberry
Season and care of Red Alder and White Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and White Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Mulberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and White Mulberry Physical Information
Red Alder and White Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Alder and White Mulberry are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
- White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and White Mulberry
Care of Red Alder and White Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Mulberry 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 White Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.