Arbutus

Azalea

About Arbutus and Azalea

Arbutus

Azalea

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Types

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica

Number of Varieties

1210

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-98-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Arbutus menziesii

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'

Common Name

Arbutus

Evergreen Azalea

In Hindi

सदाबहार

Azalea

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Azalee

In French

arbousier

azalée

In Spanish

Arbitus

azalea

In Greek

κουμαριά

αζάλεα

In Portuguese

árbuto

Azalea

In Polish

mącznik

azalia

In Latin

arbutus

Azalea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Family

Ericaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Ericoideae

Number of Species

81024

1 27800

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Properties of Arbutus and Azalea

Wondering what are the properties of Arbutus and Azalea? We provide you with everything About Arbutus and Azalea. Arbutus doesn't have thorns and Azalea doesn't have thorns. Also Arbutus does not have fragrant flowers. Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems and Azalea has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems. 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 Arbutus and Azalea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arbutus and Azalea

Season and care of Arbutus and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Azalea is Acidic.

Arbutus and Azalea Physical Information

Arbutus and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Azalea are as follows:

Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Arbutus and Azalea

Care of Arbutus and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.