Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Hydrangea
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
लाल बुरांश
Hydrangea
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
Hortensie
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
Hortensia
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
Hortensia
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
Hortênsia
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
Hortensja
In Latin
Prunus arborea
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Hydrangea
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Rhododendron Arboreum and Hydrangea Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and Hydrangea are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Hydrangea
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.