Tree-of-Heaven

Rhododendron

About Tree-of-Heaven and Rhododendron

Tree-of-Heaven

Rhododendron

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

1.3 Origin

China

Hybrid origin

1.4 Types

Not Available

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NANA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides

moist forests

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

4-85-8

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Not Available

1.8 Sunset Zone

Not Available

21,22

1.9 Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Spreading

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm150.00 cm

0.54 3900

1.1.2 Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm150.00 cm

0.1 6350

1.2 Plant Color

1.2.1 Flower Color

Yellow green, Light Green

Red

1.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

1.2.3 Fruit Color

Pink, Light Green, Sienna

Green, Tan

1.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

1.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

1.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

1.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Green

1.3 Shape

1.3.1 Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

1.4 Thorns

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2 Season

2.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

2.2 Growing Conditions

2.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

2.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

2.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

2.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

2.2.5 Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

2.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring

2.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

2.3 Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Not Available

3 Care

3.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

3.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

3.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

3.4 Watering Plants

3.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

3.4.2 In Summer

Drought Tolerant, Average Water

Consistently

3.4.3 In Spring

Drought Tolerant, Average Water

Moderate

3.4.4 In Winter

Drought Tolerant, Average Water

Ample Water

3.5 Soil

3.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

3.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

3.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

3.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.7 Pruning

Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

3.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

3.9 Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

3.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Not Available

4 Facts

4.1 Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

4.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

4.2 Fruits

4.2.1 Showy Fruit

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4.2.2 Edible Fruit

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4.3 Fragrance

4.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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4.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

4.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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4.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

4.4 Showy Foliage

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4.5 Showy Bark

✔ ✘

4.6 Foliage Texture

Coarse

4.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

4.8 Evergreen

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4.9 Invasive

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4.10 Self-Sowing

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4.11 Attracts

Birds

Not Available

4.12 Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Asthma

5 Benefits

5.1 Uses

5.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

5.1.2 Beauty Benefits

No Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

5.1.3 Edible Uses

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5.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

5.2 Plant Benefits

5.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

5.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Bark, Root

Whole plant

5.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine

5.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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5.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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5.5 Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

AILANTHUS altissima

RHODODENDRON

6.2 Common Name

Tree-of-Heaven

Rhododendron

6.2.1 In Hindi

कल्पवृक्ष

rhododendron

6.2.2 In German

Baum des Himmels

Rhododendron

6.2.3 In French

Arbre de paradis

rhododendron

6.2.4 In Spanish

Arbol del Cielo

rododendro

6.2.5 In Greek

Δέντρο του Ουρανού

ροδοδάφνη

6.2.6 In Portuguese

Árvore do céu

rododendro

6.2.7 In Polish

Drzewo Nieba

rododendron

6.2.8 In Latin

Lignum de caelo

Rhododendron

7 Classification

7.1 Kingdom

Plantae

7.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

7.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.4 Order

Sapindales

Ericales

7.5 Family

Simaroubaceae

Ericaceae

7.6 Genus

Ailanthus

Rhododendron

7.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

7.8 Tribe

Not Available

Rhodoreae

7.9 Subfamily

Not Available

Ericoideae

7.10 Number of Species

NA1024

1 27800

Properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Rhododendron

Wondering what are the properties of Tree-of-Heaven and Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Tree-of-Heaven and Rhododendron. Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns and Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Tree-of-Heaven does not have fragrant flowers. Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Rhododendron has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. 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-of-Heaven and Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Rhododendron

Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Rhododendron season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron is Acidic.

Tree-of-Heaven and Rhododendron Physical Information

Tree-of-Heaven and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Rhododendron are as follows:

Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Rhododendron

Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.