Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Europe, Asia
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
White
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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 to control growth
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Phytophthora, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON arboreum
ALOPECURUS pratensis
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
Meadow Foxtail
In Hindi
लाल बुरांश
Meadow Foxtail
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
vulpin des prés
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
pradera de cola de zorra
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
Meadow Foxtail
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
Meadow Foxtail
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
łąka ber
In Latin
Prunus arborea
meadow Foxtail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Rhododendron
Alopecurus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Meadow Foxtail
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Meadow Foxtail is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and Meadow Foxtail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron Arboreum and Meadow Foxtail Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and Meadow Foxtail physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and Meadow Foxtail are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
- Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Meadow Foxtail
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Meadow Foxtail 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 Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.