Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Australia
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
Do not water excessively
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
Loam, Sand
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Phytophthora, Thripes
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON arboreum
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
Mulga, True Mulga
In Hindi
लाल बुरांश
Mulga
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
Mulga
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
Mulga
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
Mulga
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
mulga
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
Mulga
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
Mulga
In Latin
Prunus arborea
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Acacia
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 Mulga Tree
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mulga Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron Arboreum and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Mulga Tree
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Mulga Tree 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 Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.