Rhododendron Species, Western Azalea
Rhododendronoccidentale

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species: occidentale (ock-sih-den-TAY-lee)

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Pink
White/Near White

Foliage
Mid Winter

Other details
Deciduous

Seed Collecting

Category
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
By grafting
By simple layering
By air layering

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow