Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Habitat
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, White
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Reduce water once established
In Summer
Moderate
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Phytophthora, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Common Name
Plum
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
In German
Pflaume
Rhododendron arboreum
In French
prune
Rhododendron arboreum
In Spanish
ciruela
arboreum rododendro
In Greek
Δαμάσκηνο
Rhododendron arboreum
In Portuguese
ameixa
arboreum Rhododendron
In Polish
Śliwka
różanecznik drzewiasty
In Latin
Plum
Prunus arborea
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Prunus
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Plum and Rhododendron Arboreum
Wondering what are the properties of Plum and Rhododendron Arboreum? We provide you with everything About Plum and Rhododendron Arboreum. Plum has thorns and Rhododendron Arboreum doesn't have thorns. Also Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Plum has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting and Rhododendron Arboreum has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Plum and Rhododendron Arboreum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plum and Rhododendron Arboreum
Season and care of Plum and Rhododendron Arboreum is important to know. While considering everything about Plum and Rhododendron Arboreum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum season is Early Spring and Late Winter and Rhododendron Arboreum season is Early Spring and Late Winter. The type of soil for Plum is Clay, Sandy and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plum is Acidic and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic.
Plum and Rhododendron Arboreum Physical Information
Plum and Rhododendron Arboreum physical information is very important for comparison. Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm whereas Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Plum and Rhododendron Arboreum are as follows:
Care of Plum and Rhododendron Arboreum
Care of Plum and Rhododendron Arboreum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.