Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Acer circinatum
Habitat
moist forests
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
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
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
-
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Rhododendron
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
rhododendron
बेल मेपल
In German
Rhododendron
Wein-Ahorn
In French
rhododendron
Maple Vine
In Spanish
rododendro
arce vid
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
rododendro
bordo de videira
In Polish
rododendron
Vine Maple
In Latin
Rhododendron
vitis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
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 Vine Maple
Season and care of Rhododendron and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Vine Maple Physical Information
Rhododendron and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Vine Maple are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Rhododendron and Vine Maple
Care of Rhododendron and Vine 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 Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.