Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not Available
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Phytophthora, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Gastric, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Intestinal irritations, Small pox, Stomach pain
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Herbicide
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
Edible, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
JUGLANS cinerea
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Common Name
Butternut
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
In Hindi
Butternut Tree
लाल बुरांश
In German
Butternut Baum
Rhododendron arboreum
In French
noyer cendré
Rhododendron arboreum
In Spanish
árbol de nogal
arboreum rododendro
In Greek
Butternut Δέντρο
Rhododendron arboreum
In Portuguese
Árvore Butternut
arboreum Rhododendron
In Polish
butternut Drzewo
różanecznik drzewiasty
In Latin
Butternut ligno
Prunus arborea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Ericales
Family
Juglandaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Juglans
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Butternut Tree and Rhododendron Arboreum
Season and care of Butternut Tree and Rhododendron Arboreum is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Tree and Rhododendron Arboreum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Tree is Clay, Loam and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic.
Butternut Tree and Rhododendron Arboreum Physical Information
Butternut Tree and Rhododendron Arboreum physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Tree and Rhododendron Arboreum are as follows:
Butternut Tree flower color: Yellow green
Butternut Tree leaf color: Light Green
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Butternut Tree and Rhododendron Arboreum
Care of Butternut Tree and Rhododendron Arboreum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Butternut Tree 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.