Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Habitat
moist forests
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Medium
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
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 Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
Malus domestica
Common Name
Rhododendron
Apple Tree
In Hindi
rhododendron
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Rhododendron
Apfelbaum
In French
rhododendron
Pommier
In Spanish
rododendro
Manzano
In Portuguese
rododendro
Macieira
In Polish
rododendron
jabłoń
In Latin
Rhododendron
Arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Apple Tree
Season and care of Rhododendron and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Rhododendron and Apple Tree Physical Information
Rhododendron and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Apple Tree are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and Apple Tree
Care of Rhododendron and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.