Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Northwestern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
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
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER circinatum
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
Rhododendron
In Hindi
बेल मेपल
rhododendron
In German
Wein-Ahorn
Rhododendron
In French
Maple Vine
rhododendron
In Spanish
arce vid
rododendro
In Greek
αμπέλου Maple
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
bordo de videira
rododendro
In Polish
Vine Maple
rododendron
In Latin
vitis Maple
Rhododendron
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Vine Maple and Rhododendron
Season and care of Vine Maple and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Vine Maple and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Vine Maple and Rhododendron Physical Information
Vine Maple and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Vine 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 Vine Maple and Rhododendron are as follows:
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Vine Maple and Rhododendron
Care of Vine Maple and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Vine 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.