Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
Valley, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Phytophthora, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON arboreum
PELTOPHORUM africanum
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
In Hindi
लाल बुरांश
Black Wattle Tree
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
Schwarz Akazie Baum
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
Noir Arbre Wattle
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
Negro del árbol del zarzo
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
Árvore da acácia negra
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
Czarne Drzewo akacji
In Latin
Prunus arborea
Niger Wattle ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Peltophorum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Black Wattle
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Black Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and Black Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Wattle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron Arboreum and Black Wattle Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and Black Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and Black Wattle are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Black Wattle
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Black Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron Arboreum pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Wattle pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Wattle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.