Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
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Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER campestre
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
Azalea
In German
Feld-Ahorn
Azalee
In French
Maple terrain
azalée
In Spanish
arce de campo
azalea
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
αζάλεα
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
Azalea
In Polish
Klon polny
azalia
In Latin
Field Maple
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Field Maple and Azalea
Season and care of Field Maple and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Azalea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Azalea is Acidic.
Field Maple and Azalea Physical Information
Field Maple and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Field Maple and Azalea
Care of Field Maple and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.