Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
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Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
moist forests
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Orange
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity
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
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
Asthma
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, 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
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
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Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
Prunus avium
Common Name
Rhododendron
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
rhododendron
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Rhododendron
Kirschbaum
In French
rhododendron
Cerisier
In Spanish
rododendro
Cerezo
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
κερασιά
In Portuguese
rododendro
árvore de cereja
In Polish
rododendron
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Rhododendron
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Rhododendron and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Rhododendron and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Rhododendron and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and Cherry Tree
Care of Rhododendron and Cherry 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 Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.