Rhododendron

Chokecherry

About Rhododendron and Chokecherry

Rhododendron

Chokecherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

North America

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Prunus virginiana

Number of Varieties

70030

0 40000

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Habitat

moist forests

Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-83-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16

Habit

Spreading

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm550.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, 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

Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, 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

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

Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

PRUNUS virginiana

Common Name

Rhododendron

Wild black cherry, Cherry bark

In Hindi

rhododendron

Chokecherry

In German

Rhododendron

Chokecherry

In French

rhododendron

Chokecherry

In Spanish

rododendro

Chokecherry

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

Chokecherry

In Portuguese

rododendro

Chokecherry

In Polish

rododendron

Chokecherry

In Latin

Rhododendron

chokecherry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Rosales

Family

Ericaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Amygdaleae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

102425

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Chokecherry

Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Chokecherry? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Chokecherry. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Chokecherry doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Chokecherry has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Rhododendron and Chokecherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Chokecherry

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

Rhododendron and Chokecherry Physical Information

Rhododendron and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Chokecherry are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
Chokecherry leaf color:

Care of Rhododendron and Chokecherry

Care of Rhododendron and Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.