Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Acer griseum
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
Forests
Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
ACER griseum
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Paperbark Maple
In Hindi
Azalea
paperbark maple
In German
Azalee
paperbark Ahorn
In French
azalée
érable paperbark
In Spanish
azalea
arce paperbark
In Greek
αζάλεα
Paperbark σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Azalea
de bordo paperbark
In Polish
azalia
klon paperbark
In Latin
Azalea
paperbark acernis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Azalea and Paperbark Maple
Season and care of Azalea and Paperbark Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Paperbark Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Azalea and Paperbark Maple Physical Information
Azalea and Paperbark Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Paperbark Maple are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Paperbark Maple
Care of Azalea and Paperbark Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paperbark Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.