Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
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Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
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Plant Tolerance
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Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
red alder
In German
Rowan Tree
rot-Erle
In French
Rowan Tree
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
aliso rojo
In Greek
Rowan Tree
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Rowan Tree
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Rowan ligno
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Rowan Tree and Red Alder
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Red Alder? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Red Alder. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Red Alder doesn't have thorns. Also Rowan Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Rowan Tree has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Red Alder has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rowan Tree and Red Alder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Red Alder
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Red Alder season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rowan Tree and Red Alder Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Red Alder are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Red Alder
Care of Rowan Tree and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.