Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
-
Types
-
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Rhododendron
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
rhododendron
In German
cherry Plum
Rhododendron
In French
Prunus
rhododendron
In Spanish
cherry Plum
rododendro
In Greek
Cherry Plum
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
rododendro
In Polish
Cherry Plum
rododendron
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Rhododendron
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Prunus
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Rhododendron
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Cherry Plum and Rhododendron Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Rhododendron are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Rhododendron
Care of Cherry Plum and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.