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Western Azalea

Western Azalea

Rhododendron occidentale

shrubβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high waterZone 8a – Zone 10b

Western Azalea is a deciduous shrub native to the Pacific coast, prized for its fragrant, tubular flowers in shades of white, pink, and yellow. It thrives in part shade with consistently moist soil and makes an excellent specimen in woodland gardens.

Overview

Form
upright, multi-stemmed
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
4–10β€² tall Γ— 4–8β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

none

Flood Tolerance

none
Zone 8aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10b

pH Range

4.56.5
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 6.5

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

California and Oregon, USA

Native to: California, Oregon

Function & Care

pollinator nectary

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering

Companion Planting

Plants well with