Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, China
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Bead tree
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
Reduce water once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Phytophthora, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MELIA azedarach
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Common Name
Chinaberry Tree
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
In Hindi
Chinaberry ट्री
लाल बुरांश
In German
Chinaberry -Baum
Rhododendron arboreum
In French
Chinaberry Arbre
Rhododendron arboreum
In Spanish
Chinaberry Arbre
arboreum rododendro
In Greek
chinaberry Δέντρο
Rhododendron arboreum
In Portuguese
azederaque
arboreum Rhododendron
In Polish
azederaque
różanecznik drzewiasty
In Latin
Chinaberry ligno
Prunus arborea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Meliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Melieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Meloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinaberry Tree and Rhododendron Arboreum
Season and care of Chinaberry Tree and Rhododendron Arboreum is important to know. While considering everything about Chinaberry Tree and Rhododendron Arboreum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic.
Chinaberry Tree and Rhododendron Arboreum Physical Information
Chinaberry Tree and Rhododendron Arboreum physical information is very important for comparison. Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chinaberry Tree and Rhododendron Arboreum are as follows:
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Rhododendron Arboreum
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Rhododendron Arboreum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.