Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Capistrano'

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Cultivar: Capistrano

Height

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

Hardiness

Sun Exposure
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)
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
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Pale Yellow

Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details
Evergreen
Smooth

Seed Collecting

Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Patent Information

Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow