Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
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Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
Cold Regions
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample 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
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
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Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Trident Maple
Rhododendron
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
rhododendron
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Rhododendron
In French
Trident Maple
rhododendron
In Spanish
arce de Trident
rododendro
In Greek
Trident Maple
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
rododendro
In Polish
Trident klon
rododendron
In Latin
Trident Maple
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
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 Rhododendron
Season and care of Trident Maple and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Trident Maple and Rhododendron Physical Information
Trident Maple and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Rhododendron are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Trident Maple and Rhododendron
Care of Trident Maple and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.