Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
South America, Brazil
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-13
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over 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
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 pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In Hindi
red alder
शकरकंद
In German
rot-Erle
Palmlilie
In French
aulne rouge
Yucca
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Yucca
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Yucca
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
iúca
In Polish
czerwony olcha
yucca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Yuca
Season and care of Red Alder and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yuca season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Yuca Physical Information
Red Alder and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Yuca are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Yuca
Care of Red Alder and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.