Rhododendron Species, Texas Azalea
Rhododendronoblongifolium

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species: oblongifolium (ob-long-ee-FOH-lee-um)

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

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
Light Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
White/Near White

Foliage
Mid Spring

Other details
Grown for foliage
Deciduous

Seed Collecting

Category
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By stooling or mound layering

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Where to Grow