Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Hybrid 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
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Consistently
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
No need to prune, 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
Not Available
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Malvoideae
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 No need to prune and 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.