Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Aphids, Beetles
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Wild gardens
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
leatherleaf plant
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Viburnum
Azalea
In German
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
Azalee
In French
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
azalée
In Spanish
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
azalea
In Greek
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
αζάλεα
In Portuguese
Kalina sztywnolistna
Azalea
In Polish
Kalina sztywnolistna
azalia
In Latin
leatherleaf viburnum
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Ericales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Viburnum
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Azalea
Wondering what are the properties of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Azalea? We provide you with everything About Leatherleaf Viburnum and Azalea. Leatherleaf Viburnum doesn't have thorns and Azalea doesn't have thorns. Also Leatherleaf Viburnum does not have fragrant flowers. Leatherleaf Viburnum has allergic reactions like Toxic and Azalea has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum and Azalea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Azalea
Season and care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Viburnum and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Azalea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Azalea is Acidic.
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Azalea Physical Information
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Azalea
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Viburnum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherleaf Viburnum 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.