Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON arboreum
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
लाल बुरांश
Chionodoxa
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
Chionodoxa
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
Chionodoxa
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Prunus arborea
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron Arboreum and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Chionodoxa
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.