Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not available
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Phytophthora, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
लाल बुरांश
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Rhododendron arboreum
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Rhododendron arboreum
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
arboreum rododendro
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Rhododendron arboreum
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
arboreum Rhododendron
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
różanecznik drzewiasty
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Prunus arborea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Rhododendron Arboreum
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Rhododendron Arboreum is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Rhododendron Arboreum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Rhododendron Arboreum Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Rhododendron Arboreum physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Rhododendron Arboreum are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Rhododendron Arboreum
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Rhododendron Arboreum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron Arboreum pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.