Rhododendron

Water Oak

About Rhododendron and Water Oak

Rhododendron

Water Oak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia

Number of Varieties

7008

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Habitat

moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-87-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

Sunset Zone

21,22

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Light Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Brown, Chocolate, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oblong or Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Aphids, Moth

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Shade areas

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Digestive, Skin irritation

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Fruits, 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

Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools

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

Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

QUERCUS laurifolia

Common Name

Rhododendron

Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak

In Hindi

rhododendron

Quercus

In German

Rhododendron

Quercus

In French

rhododendron

Quercus

In Spanish

rododendro

Quercus

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

Quercus

In Portuguese

rododendro

Quercus

In Polish

rododendron

Quercus

In Latin

Rhododendron

Quercus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Fagales

Family

Ericaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

1024450

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Water Oak

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

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Water Oak

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

Rhododendron and Water Oak Physical Information

Rhododendron and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Water Oak are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze

Care of Rhododendron and Water Oak

Care of Rhododendron and Water Oak 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 Water Oak pruning is done 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.