Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Phytophthora, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
लाल बुरांश
In German
Giant Sequoia
Rhododendron arboreum
In French
Séquoia géant
Rhododendron arboreum
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
arboreum rododendro
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Rhododendron arboreum
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
arboreum Rhododendron
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
różanecznik drzewiasty
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Prunus arborea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Rhododendron
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Rhododendron Arboreum
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Rhododendron Arboreum is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Rhododendron Arboreum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic.
Giant Sequoia and Rhododendron Arboreum Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Rhododendron Arboreum physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Rhododendron Arboreum are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Rhododendron Arboreum
Care of Giant Sequoia and Rhododendron Arboreum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape 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 Giant Sequoia 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.