Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Hybrid origin
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, 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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Phytophthora, Thripes
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON arboreum
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
लाल बुरांश
Tritoma
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
Tritoma
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
Tritoma
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
tritoma
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
tritoma
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
Tritoma
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
Tritoma
In Latin
Prunus arborea
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Kniphofia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Tritoma
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhododendron Arboreum and Tritoma Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and Tritoma are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Tritoma
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Tritoma 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 Tritoma 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.