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Western Azalea

Western Azalea

Rhododendron occidentale

shrub part shade💧💧💧 high water Hardy: Zone 8aZone 10b

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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
4–10′ tall × 4–8′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Ericaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

California and Oregon, USA

Native to: California, Oregon

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
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D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with