Bacterial Disease
Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
Herbicide Injury
Insect Damage
Leaf spots, powdery mildew, scale, thrips, whitefly and other pests are possible problems.
Alkaline soils will lead to chlorosis (yellowing ) of the leaves; winter sun and wind can be damaging to the evergreen foliage.
| Hardiness Zone: | 6 - 7 |
| Mature Height: | 3-6 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 3-6 Feet |
| Features: | Showy flowers (white, pink or rosy) in mid to late spring; mildly fragrant; leaves are evergreen and leathery; leaves do not change color in autumn, but can develop a purplish cast in winter in cold climates. |
| Culture: | Partial to full shade; moist, well drained soil is best; needs acid soil. |
| Cultivars: | This species is used as a parent in hybrids such as the P.J.M.Hybrids. Common groups of hybrid Rhododendrons 'Girard' Hybrids: This large group of azaleas includes both deciduous and evergreen cultivars. They vary in flower color and winter hardiness. 'Knapp Hill' Hybrids: the result of crosssing several species of Rhododendron. A large group including 'Knapp Hill', 'Exbury', 'Slocock' and 'Ilam' Hybrids. These azaleas are deciduous. Flower color depends on the cultivar selected. Mildew can be a problem with this group. hardy zone 5-7. 'Northern Lights' Hybrids: developed at University of Minnesota. These hybrids were selected for excellent cold hardiness (to -30 degrees). These azaleas are deciduous. Flower color depends on cultivar selected. 'P.J.M.' Hybrids: a group of hybrids that are known for their compact size (3-6 ffet) and their flower color (shades of lavender pink to mauve). These rhododendrons are evergreen, with the foliage taking on a purplish cast in winter. Hardy zone 5 to 7. |
| Mature Form: | Rounded |
| Native To: | United States |
| Soil Conditions: |
Dry
 Moist, Well-DrainedWet
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| Tolerance: |
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind
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| Uses: |
Barrier
Border
Foundation
Hedge
Massing
Naturalizing
Screen
Specimen
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| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Fall Foliage Color: |
Green Purple |
| Additional Notes: | For more information on rhododendrons visit the American Rhododendron Society website at www.rhododendron.org. |
