Rhododendron Species, Dwarf Piedmont Rhododendron, Small Leaf Rhododendron, Carolina Laurel
Rhododendronminus

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species: minus (MY-nus)

Height

Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Sun Exposure
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
Pink
White/Near White

Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details
Grown for foliage
Deciduous

Seed Collecting

Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow