Rhododendron

Trident Maple

About Rhododendron and Trident Maple

Rhododendron

Trident Maple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

China, Japan, Korea

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

jiujiangense, horizontale

Number of Varieties

7006

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Habitat

moist forests

Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-85-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

Sunset Zone

21,22

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Light Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Red, Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Maple shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Caterpillars

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Asthma

allergic reaction

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

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

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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

Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

ACER buergerianum

Common Name

Rhododendron

Trident Maple

In Hindi

rhododendron

ट्राइडेंट मेपल

In German

Rhododendron

Trident-Ahorn

In French

rhododendron

Trident Maple

In Spanish

rododendro

arce de Trident

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

Trident Maple

In Portuguese

rododendro

bordo Trident

In Polish

rododendron

Trident klon

In Latin

Rhododendron

Trident Maple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Sapindales

Family

Ericaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

1024160

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Trident Maple

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

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Trident Maple

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

Rhododendron and Trident Maple Physical Information

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

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Rhododendron and Trident Maple

Care of Rhododendron and Trident 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 Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.