Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
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Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Number of Varieties
12
10
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Arbutus
Evergreen Azalea
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Azalee
In French
arbousier
azalée
In Spanish
Arbitus
azalea
In Portuguese
árbuto
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Ericaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Arbutus
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Arbutoideae
Ericoideae
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:
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.