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Rhododendron Species, Sweet Azalea, Smooth Azalea

Rhododendronarborescens

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)

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Species

arborescens (ar-bo-RES-senz)

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Synonym

Azalea arborescens

Rhododendron arborescens var. richardsonii

Height

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Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Light Shade

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time

White/Near White

Foliage

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Other Details

Other details

Deciduous

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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