Rhododendron maximum
White to pink flowers in mid-summer. Large sprawling plant.
Common Name | rosebay rhododendron |
Landscape Zone | LZ2 |
Firewise Rating | AT RISK Firewise (3) |
Urban Use | Low |
Invasive | No |
Native | Yes |
Utility Use | Yes |
Ladder Potential without Pruning | Yes |
Cold Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Heat Tolerance Zone | 5 |
Sun Exposure | Partial Sun |
Soil pH | Acidic |
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils | Low |
Salt Tolerance | No |
Drought Resistance | Low |
Pest Resistance | Medium |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Plant Form | Spreading |
Plant Height Mature Size in feet | 15 |
Plant Height Mature Size in meters | 4.5 |
Trunk Size | Multi-stem < 6 |
Bark | Rough |
Leaf Arrangement | Alternate |
Leaf Persistance | Evergreen |
Leaf Color | Dark green None |
Leaf Type | Simple |
Leaf Surface | Pubescent |
Leaf Characteristics | Leathery-dense |