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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Biennial  

Type
Tree  
Tree  

Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada  
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States  

Types
-  
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch  

Number of Varieties
30  
99+
40  
99+

Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest  
Hills, Moist Soils  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7  
4-9  

AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17  
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  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,370.00 cm  
31
2,133.60 cm  
20

Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
762.00 cm  
28

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral  
Yellow, Brown  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown  
Black  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Average  

Bloom Time
Early Spring  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water  
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

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  
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen  

Pests and Diseases
-  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water  
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
Yes  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Insects  
Ants, Aphids, Birds  

Allergy
-  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
-  

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
Good for skin  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent  
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap  
Bark, Leaves, Sap  

Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge  
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra  
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'  

Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder  
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch  

In Hindi
red alder  
काले बर्च वृक्ष  

In German
rot-Erle  
Schwarze Birke  

In French
aulne rouge  
Noir Bouleau  

In Spanish
aliso rojo  
Negro del árbol de abedul  

In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα  
Μαύρο Birch Tree  

In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho  
Bétula Preto  

In Polish
czerwony olcha  
Czarny Brzoza  

In Latin
red alnus  
Niger Caerulus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fagales  
Fagales  

Family
Betulaceae  
Betulaceae  

Genus
Alnus  
Betula  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
35  
99+
40  
99+

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Difference Between Red Alder and Black Birch

If you are confused whether Red Alder or Black Birch are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Red Alder and Black Birch Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Red Alder are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Nitrogen, whereas for Black Birch fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year and Nitrogen. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Red Alder and Black Birch if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Red Alder and Black Birch

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Red Alder and Black Birch. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Red Alder and Black Birch as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Red Alder is Anodyne, Appetizer and Astringent whereas of Black Birch is Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders and Urinary tract problems. Red Alder has beauty benefits as follows: Skin Problems while Black Birch has beauty benefits as follows: Skin Problems.

Compare Facts of Red Alder vs Black Birch

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