Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
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, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
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
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Rhododendron
European crab apple
In Hindi
rhododendron
european crab apple
In German
Rhododendron
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
rhododendron
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
rododendro
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
rododendro
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
rododendron
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Rhododendron
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Rhododendron and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Rhododendron and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Rhododendron and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and European Crab Apple
Care of Rhododendron and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.