Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Japan
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON arboreum
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
लाल बुरांश
crimson pygmy
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
crimson pygmy
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
crimson pygmy
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Prunus arborea
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Ranunculales
Family
Ericaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Berberis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron Arboreum and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.