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Rhododendron |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
Leaves: | Glaucous |
Flowers: | Malodorous |
Flower Color: | Other |
Flower Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Umbel |
Underground structures: | Caudex |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Flowering Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Stolons and runners: eirueTslus Cut |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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