Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
moist forests
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
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
Showy Purposes
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
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Rhododendron
White Cedar
In Hindi
rhododendron
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Rhododendron
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
rhododendron
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
rododendro
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
rododendro
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
rododendron
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Rhododendron
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Rhododendron and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhododendron and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Rhododendron and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Rhododendron and Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.