Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
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Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Habitat
Cold Regions
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, 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
Caterpillars
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Trident Maple
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Azalea
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Azalee
In French
Trident Maple
azalée
In Spanish
arce de Trident
azalea
In Greek
Trident Maple
αζάλεα
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Azalea
In Polish
Trident klon
azalia
In Latin
Trident Maple
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Azalea
Season and care of Trident Maple and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Azalea is Acidic.
Trident Maple and Azalea Physical Information
Trident Maple and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Trident Maple and Azalea
Care of Trident Maple and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple 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.