Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
-
Habitat
moist forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
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 a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Rhododendron
Silver Maple
In Hindi
rhododendron
Silver Maple
In German
Rhododendron
Silver Maple
In French
rhododendron
érable argenté
In Spanish
rododendro
arce plateado
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
rododendro
plátano de prata
In Polish
rododendron
Silver Maple
In Latin
Rhododendron
Acer
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Silver Maple
Season and care of Rhododendron and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Silver Maple Physical Information
Rhododendron and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Silver Maple are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and Silver Maple
Care of Rhododendron and Silver Maple 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 Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.