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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree

Origin

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Europe, Turkey

Types

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
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Number of Varieties

1030
0 40000
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Habitat

Forests
hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-112-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

90.00 cm610.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red
Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

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Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Birds

Allergy

-
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

-
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves
Leaves

Other Uses

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Carpinus betulus

Common Name

Evergreen Azalea
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

Azalea
हानबीन

In German

Azalee
Hainbuche

In French

azalée
charme

In Spanish

azalea
carpe

In Greek

αζάλεα
γαύρος

In Portuguese

Azalea
choupo-branco

In Polish

azalia
grab

In Latin

Azalea
Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales
Fagales

Family

Ericaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Rhododendron
Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhodoreae
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Subfamily

Ericoideae
Coryloideae

Number of Species

102438
1 27800
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Difference Between Azalea and Hornbeam

If you are confused whether Azalea or Hornbeam are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Azalea and Hornbeam Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Azalea are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply N-P-K, whereas for Hornbeam fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen and Water soluble fertilizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Azalea and Hornbeam if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Azalea and Hornbeam

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Azalea and Hornbeam. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Azalea and Hornbeam as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Azalea is Astringent whereas of Hornbeam is Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism and Sore throat. Azalea has beauty benefits as follows: while Hornbeam has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Azalea vs Hornbeam

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Azalea vs Hornbeam and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Azalea are whereas of Hornbeam have Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Azalea has no showy fruits and Hornbeam has no showy fruits. Also Azalea is not flowering and Hornbeam is not flowering . You can compare Azalea and Hornbeam facts and facts of other plants too.