Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Habitat
Forests
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Needs less watering
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, Sand
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 all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Diaphoretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
-
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
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
In Spanish
azalea
wingnut
In Portuguese
Azalea
wingnut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Pterocarya
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Azalea and Wingnut
Season and care of Azalea and Wingnut is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Wingnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wingnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Azalea and Wingnut Physical Information
Azalea and Wingnut physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Wingnut are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Wingnut
Care of Azalea and Wingnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, 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 Wingnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.