UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS HORTICULTURE 3103 SUMMARY
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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Rhododendron catawbiense Michx.
hybrids
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Rhododendron
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Ericaceae
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5
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evergreen shrub
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Grows taller than wide, with a rounded outline, dense evergreen foliage. To
10-15 feet in height slowly.
ADAPTABILITY:
Acid, moist, well-drained soils with good aeration. In hot summers needs shade,
but does not flower well in full shade.
FUNCTIONS:
Border, screen, naturalizing, specimen.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
An extensive list is presented in Dirr. Need to site carefully in some areas
to protect from winter winds.
NATIVE RANGE:
Southern United States, Virginia to Georgia
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 4-7
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
Numerous cultivars available, see Dirr. R. carolinianum is a related
species. This summary sheet applies to all Rhododendron hybrids that are typically
given the common name "Rhododendron" as contrasted to "Azalea."
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