Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
China, Korea
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Sophora japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
2a, 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
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
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
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
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
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON arboreum
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
लाल बुरांश
Gobur champ
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
Prunus arborea
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Styphnolobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sophoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron Arboreum and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Japanese Pagoda 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 Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.