Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Mahonia
Rhododendron
In Hindi
Mahonia
rhododendron
In German
Mahonia
Rhododendron
In French
Mahonia
rhododendron
In Spanish
Mahonia
rododendro
In Greek
Mahonia
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
mahonia
rododendro
In Polish
Mahonia
rododendron
In Latin
Mahonia
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Ericales
Family
Berberidaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Mahonia
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Properties of Mahonia and Rhododendron
Wondering what are the properties of Mahonia and Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Mahonia and Rhododendron. Mahonia has thorns and Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Mahonia does not have fragrant flowers. Mahonia has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Heartburn, Itchiness and Skin irritation. 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 Mahonia and Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mahonia and Rhododendron
Season and care of Mahonia and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Mahonia and Rhododendron Physical Information
Mahonia and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Rhododendron are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Mahonia and Rhododendron
Care of Mahonia and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.