Description | Rhododendron catawbiense Album is a medium size evergreen Rhododendron with white flowers. |
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Pronunciation | (roh-do-DEN-dron) |
Plant Type | Broadleaf evergreen, Shrubs Broadleaf Evergreen |
Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
Sunlight | full, mostly sunny, some shade |
Moisture | average, moist |
Soil & Site | acidic ph, humusy |
Flowers | white with a greenish-yellow blotch |
Fruit | 5 valve, dehiscent capsule |
Leaves | large, evergreen, green |
Dimensions | 5-6 by 5-6 (HS) |
Propagation | cuttings |
Misc Facts | Genus name comes from the Greek words rhodo meaning rose and dendron meaning tree. |
Notes & Reference | #154-Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs (Michael Dirr), #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens website (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org) |