Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Echium pininana
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
tropical environments
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Azalea
In German
Baum Aciam
Azalee
In French
Arbre ACIAM
azalée
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
azalea
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
αζάλεα
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Azalea
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
azalia
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Echium
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Tree Echium and Azalea
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Azalea? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Azalea. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Azalea doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Azalea has allergic reactions like . 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 Tree Echium and Azalea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Azalea
Season and care of Tree Echium and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Azalea season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Azalea is Acidic.
Tree Echium and Azalea Physical Information
Tree Echium and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Tree Echium and Azalea
Care of Tree Echium and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.