Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
New Zealand
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Phytophthora, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Astringent, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON arboreum
METROSIDEROS excelsa
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
In Hindi
लाल बुरांश
pohutukawa
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
pohutukawa
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
pohutukawa
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
pohutukawa
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
pohutukawa
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
pohutukawa
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
pohutukawa
In Latin
Prunus arborea
pohutukawa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Ericaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Metrosideros
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhododendron Arboreum and Pohutukawa
Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron Arboreum and Pohutukawa? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron Arboreum and Pohutukawa. Rhododendron Arboreum doesn't have thorns and Pohutukawa doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron Arboreum does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron Arboreum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Pohutukawa has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rhododendron Arboreum and Pohutukawa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Pohutukawa
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Pohutukawa is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and Pohutukawa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pohutukawa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhododendron Arboreum and Pohutukawa Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and Pohutukawa physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and Pohutukawa are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
- Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Pohutukawa
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.