Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
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
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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, Alkaline
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
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Wild Plum
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
red alder
In German
wild Plum
rot-Erle
In French
wild Plum
aulne rouge
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
aliso rojo
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Wild Plum
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Red Alder
Season and care of Wild Plum and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Red Alder season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Plum and Red Alder Physical Information
Wild Plum and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Red Alder are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wild Plum and Red Alder
Care of Wild Plum and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Plum 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.