Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
not available
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 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
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Phytophthora, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
लाल बुरांश
In German
crimson pygmy
Rhododendron arboreum
In French
crimson pygmy
Rhododendron arboreum
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
arboreum rododendro
In Greek
crimson pygmy
Rhododendron arboreum
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
arboreum Rhododendron
In Polish
crimson pygmy
różanecznik drzewiasty
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Prunus arborea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Ericales
Family
Berberidaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Berberis
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Rhododendron Arboreum
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Rhododendron Arboreum is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Rhododendron Arboreum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic.
Crimson Pygmy and Rhododendron Arboreum Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Rhododendron Arboreum physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Rhododendron Arboreum are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Rhododendron Arboreum
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Rhododendron Arboreum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy 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.