Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
Not available
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Fertilizer every month during spring
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
CANANGA odorata
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
In Hindi
red alder
Ylang-Ylang
In German
rot-Erle
Ylang-Ylang
In French
aulne rouge
Ylang-Ylang
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Ylang-Ylang
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Ylang-Ylang
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Ylang-Ylang
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Jagodlin
In Latin
red alnus
Ylang-Ylang
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Fagales
Magnoliales
Family
Betulaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Ylang-Ylang
Season and care of Red Alder and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information
Red Alder and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
- Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Alder and Ylang-Ylang
Care of Red Alder and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.