Rhododendron

Juneberry

About Rhododendron and Juneberry

Rhododendron

Juneberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

shadbush, wild plum

Number of Varieties

70020

0 40000

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Habitat

moist forests

Swamps, Thickets, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-84-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Red, Violet, Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red

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

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

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Consistently

Drought Tolerant

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Less Watering

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

Pruning

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Heat And Humidity

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Hoverflies

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Improve skin condition, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders

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

Food for animals, 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

Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

AMELANCHIER arborea

Common Name

Rhododendron

Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush

In Hindi

rhododendron

Juneberry

In German

Rhododendron

Felsenbirnen

In French

rhododendron

Amélanchier

In Spanish

rododendro

Amelanchier

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

Juneberry

In Portuguese

rododendro

Amelanchier

In Polish

rododendron

Świdośliwa

In Latin

Rhododendron

Amelanchier

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Rosales

Family

Ericaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Amelanchier

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Dicotyledonous

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Malvoideae

Number of Species

102425

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Juneberry

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

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Juneberry

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

Rhododendron and Juneberry Physical Information

Rhododendron and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Juneberry are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Rhododendron and Juneberry

Care of Rhododendron and Juneberry 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 Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.