Species: Rhododendron mucronulatum

(ro-do-den'dron mue-kron-ue-lay'tum)

Rhododendron mucronulatum

Korean Rhododendron; Korean Azalea

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Album', 'Bright Pink', 'Cornell Pink', 'Crater's Edge', 'Nana'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet

Height: 4' - 8' (equal spread)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: upright oval to rounded

Ornamental Other: trouble free and hardy; site properly to avoid southern and south-western sun in Feb/March

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Environmental Other: deciduous; bright rose-purple flowers in March/April; leathery soft green leaves turn yellow, bronzy-crimson in fall

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

Insect Disease

many pests and diseases; susceptible to late spring freezes

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

first of all rhododendrons to flower in northeastern US

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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