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great rhododendron
Rhododendron maximum
shrub⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
A large evergreen shrub prized for its large, glossy leaves and clusters of pink to purple flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It thrives in cool, moist woodland conditions and is the largest-leafed native rhododendron in North America.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5b to Zone 8bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4 to 5.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia
Function & Care
wildlife benefithedgerow
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation