Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
China
Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Rhododendron
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
Purple, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER campestre
RHODODENDRON impeditum
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
Dwarf Rhododendron
In German
Feld-Ahorn
Dwarf Rhododendron
In French
Maple terrain
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Spanish
arce de campo
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Polish
Klon polny
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Latin
Field Maple
Dwarf Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Ericoideae
Properties of Field Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron
Wondering what are the properties of Field Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Field Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron. Field Maple doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Field Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Field Maple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Field Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Field Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron
Season and care of Field Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic.
Field Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron Physical Information
Field Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
- Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Field Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron
Care of Field Maple and Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.