Species: Rhododendron maximum

(ro-do-den'dron maks'i-mum)

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay Rhododendron

Found on Course Walks

Broad-leaved Evergreens

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Compactum', 'Independence', 'Leachii', 'Midsummer', 'Pride's Pink', 'var. album', 'var. purpureum', 'var. roseum'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub > 8 feet

Height: 15' - 20' (equal spread)

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: massive rounded shrub; loose and open

Ornamental Other: Broadleaf evergreen; large leaves; pink buds open to white flowers in June.

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Part shade, Shade

Hardy To Zone: 3b

Soil Ph: Requires acid (pH 5.0 to 7.0)

Environmental Other: Cold hardy, needs shade and excellent drainage.

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

most not serious except leaf scorch

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

Native from Georgia through Nova Scotia in understory of hilly areas.

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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