Poison Sumac

Rhododendron

About Poison Sumac and Rhododendron

Poison Sumac

Rhododendron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Number of Varieties

25700

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Habitat

Wet lands

moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Yellow, Ivory

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Orange, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Orange, Orange Red

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

Consistently

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Sap

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TOXICODENDRON vernix

RHODODENDRON

Common Name

Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac

Rhododendron

In Hindi

toxicodendron vernix

rhododendron

In German

toxicodendron vernix

Rhododendron

In French

TOXICODENDRON vernix

rhododendron

In Spanish

vérnix TOXICODENDRON

rododendro

In Greek

Toxicodendron vernix

ροδοδάφνη

In Portuguese

TOXICODENDRON vernix

rododendro

In Polish

toxicodendron vernix

rododendron

In Latin

Natrum vernix

Rhododendron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Ericales

Family

Anacardiaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Toxicodendron

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

351024

1 27800

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Properties of Poison Sumac and Rhododendron

Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Rhododendron. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash 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 Poison Sumac and Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Rhododendron

Season and care of Poison Sumac and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Rhododendron season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.

Poison Sumac and Rhododendron Physical Information

Poison Sumac and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Rhododendron are as follows:

Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green

Care of Poison Sumac and Rhododendron

Care of Poison Sumac and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.