Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
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Habitat
Forests
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Azalea
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Azalee
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
azalée
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
azalea
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
αζάλεα
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Azalea
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
azalia
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Azalea
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Azalea and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Azalea and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Azalea and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Azalea and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Azalea and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.