Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
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
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Phytophthora, Thripes
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In German
Rhododendron arboreum
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
Rhododendron arboreum
Kawista
In Spanish
arboreum rododendro
Kawista
In Greek
Rhododendron arboreum
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
arboreum Rhododendron
Limonia
In Polish
różanecznik drzewiasty
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
Prunus arborea
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Limonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Wood Apple
Season and care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron Arboreum and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhododendron Arboreum and Wood Apple Physical Information
Rhododendron Arboreum and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron Arboreum and Wood Apple are as follows:
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Wood Apple
Care of Rhododendron Arboreum and Wood Apple 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 Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.