Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Cleyera japonica ‘Tricolor’
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Used for making hedges, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a building material, Used as fuel
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera 'Conthera'
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Cleyera Japonica, Sakaki Tree, Japanese ternstroemia
Rhododendron
In Hindi
Cleyera
rhododendron
In German
Sakaki
Rhododendron
In French
Cleyera
rhododendron
In Spanish
Cleyera
rododendro
In Greek
Cleyera
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Cleyera
rododendro
In Polish
Cleyera
rododendron
In Latin
Ternstroemia Gymnanthera
Rhododendron
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Cleyera
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Freziereae
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Cleyera and Rhododendron
Season and care of Cleyera and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Cleyera and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleyera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleyera is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleyera is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Cleyera and Rhododendron Physical Information
Cleyera and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Cleyera height is 2,240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cleyera and Rhododendron are as follows:
Cleyera flower color: White and Yellow
Cleyera leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Cleyera and Rhododendron
Care of Cleyera and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleyera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Cleyera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.