Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Brazil
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Phytophthora, Thripes
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
लाल बुरांश
Raintree
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
raintree
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
raintree
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
raintree
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
Raintree
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
Raintree
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
Raintree
In Latin
Prunus arborea
Raintree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Raintree
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhododendron Arboreum and Raintree Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and Raintree are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Raintree
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Raintree 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 Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.