Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Phytophthora, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON arboreum
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
लाल बुरांश
candlenut पेड़
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
Candlenut Baum
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
candlenut árvore
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Prunus arborea
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Ericaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Candlenut
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron Arboreum and Candlenut Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and Candlenut are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Candlenut
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Candlenut 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 Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.