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| Rhododendron catawbiense - Catawba Rhododendron |
| Family |
Ericaceae |
| Botanical Name |
Rhododendron catawbiense |
| Common Name |
Catawba Rhododendron |
| Size |
6 - 10'(20') tall by 5 - 8' spread. |
| Hardiness |
Zone 4 - 8 |
| Culture |
Plant into acidic, well-drained soil; part shade. |
| Ornamental Value |
Medium-coarse foliar texture, large purple flowers in spring. |
| Landscape Use |
Use in massings, for shrub borders or foundations. |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Leaves are alternate, simple evergreen; large ovate-pointed flower bud persists most of the year. |
| Notable Cultivars |
Too many to name! |
| Campus Location |
Ag: ;
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