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About English Laurel and Rhododendron

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
1.3 Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
1.4 Types
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
3
Rank: 89 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
moist forests
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Sunset Zone
21,22
21,22
1.9 Habit
Spreading
Spreading
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
90.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
150.00 cm
Rank: 87 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
180.00 cm
Rank: 70 (Overall)
150.00 cm
Rank: 74 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
White
Red
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Black
Green, Tan
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
2.4 Thorns
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
27% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
27% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
4.5.2 Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
4.9 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
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
43% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
43% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
8% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
8% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
61% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
61% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
5% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
7% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
7% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
3% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
3% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
55% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
55% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
14% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
14% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
12% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
4% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
4% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
28% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
28% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Bees, Birds, Insects
Not Available
5.12 Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
6.1.3 Edible Uses
50% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
50% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Whole plant
6.2.3 Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
34% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
34% Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
All Broadleaf Evergreen Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
RHODODENDRON
7.2 Common Name
cherry laurel, common laurel
Rhododendron
7.2.1 In Hindi
English laurel
rhododendron
7.2.2 In German
Lorbeerkirsche
Rhododendron
7.2.3 In French
Laurier-cerise
rhododendron
7.2.4 In Spanish
Prunus laurocerasus
rododendro
7.2.5 In Greek
Prunus laurocerasus
ροδοδάφνη
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Prunus laurocerasus
rododendro
7.2.7 In Polish
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
rododendron
7.2.8 In Latin
Prunus padus
Rhododendron
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Rosales
Ericales
8.5 Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
8.6 Genus
Prunus
Rhododendron
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
8.10 Number of Species
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40
Rank: 100 (Overall)
1024
Rank: 18 (Overall)
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Properties of English Laurel and Rhododendron

Wondering what are the properties of English Laurel and Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About English Laurel and Rhododendron. English Laurel doesn't have thorns and Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also English Laurel does not have fragrant flowers. English Laurel has allergic reactions like Not Available and Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of English Laurel and Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of English Laurel and Rhododendron

Season and care of English Laurel and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about English Laurel and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Laurel is Clay, Loam and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.

English Laurel and Rhododendron Physical Information

English Laurel and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of English Laurel and Rhododendron are as follows:

  • English Laurel flower color: White

  • English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green

  • Rhododendron flower color: Red

  • Rhododendron leaf color: Green

Care of English Laurel and Rhododendron

Care of English Laurel and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Laurel 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 English Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.

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