Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
Open Forest, open Woodlands, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
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
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Phytophthora, Thripes
Decline, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Nutrients
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
Economic Purpose, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
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
QUERCUS robur
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
English Oak
In Hindi
लाल बुरांश
अंग्रेजी ओक
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
Englisch Oak
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
Chêne pédonculé
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
Inglés Roble
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
Αγγλικά Oak
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
Αγγλικά Oak
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
dąb szypułkowy
In Latin
Prunus arborea
Oak Łacina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and English Oak
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and English Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and English Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for English Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for English Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron Arboreum and English Oak Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and English Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas English Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and English Oak are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
English Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- English Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and English Oak
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and English Oak 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 English Oak 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 English Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.