Rhododendron, Catawba Rhododendron
Rhododendroncatawbiense 'Catawbiense Album'

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species: catawbiense (ka-taw-bee-EN-see)
Cultivar: Catawbiense Album

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
White/Near White

Foliage
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