Is cuckoo a tree?

Rhododendron belongs to a tree. It blooms every spring. Its flowers have many colors, all of which are gorgeous and have high ornamental value. Rhododendron has strict requirements on soil and is suitable for growing in loose, fertile and well-drained acidic soil. Its flowers, fruits and roots can be used as medicine after processing.

Rhododendron is a tree.

Many people don't know if the cuckoo is a tree. In fact, Rhododendron is a tree, so its flowers are more ornamental. So people seldom call it a cuckoo tree, but they all call it a rhododendron. Rhododendron, sometimes called rhododendron and azalea, is an evergreen shrub, which mostly grows in mountainous areas with an altitude of 500 ~ 1200.

Rhododendrons bloom every spring. Most of its flowers are in clusters of 2-6. Its flowers have many colors, such as red, pink, white, snow blue, apricot red and so on. It's colorful and very ornamental. Rhododendron can grow up to 5 meters, and its plants have many branches. Fruits are produced from June to August every year.

Rhododendron has strict requirements on soil, which is suitable for growing in loose, fertile and well-drained acid soil, but not in calcareous soil. Usually, soil can be made up of humus, garden soil and perlite. Rhododendron likes to grow in a cool, humid and ventilated environment, and is afraid of extreme heat and cold.

Rhododendron requires high temperature, and the suitable growth temperature is 12 ~ 25 degrees, below 35 degrees in summer and above 10 degrees in winter. Rhododendron has certain medicinal value, and its flowers, fruits and roots can be used as medicine, which has the effects of promoting blood circulation, relieving pain, expelling wind and regulating menstruation.