Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
China
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Rhododendron
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red
Purple, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
-
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
RHODODENDRON impeditum
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
Dwarf Rhododendron
In German
Red Maple Tree
Dwarf Rhododendron
In French
Red Maple Tree
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Dwarf Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Red Maple Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Red Maple Tree has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes. 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 Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic.
Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
- Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron
Care of Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Rhododendron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Rhododendron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.