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Rhododendroncatawbiense

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Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
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Species
catawbiense (ka-taw-bee-EN-see)
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Synonym
Height

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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
Other details
Evergreen
Smooth
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chicago, Illinois

Dracut, Massachusetts

Royal Oak, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

Mahopac, New York

Charlotte, North Carolina

Cookeville, Tennessee

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Todd_Boland
St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | February 2005 | positive

This is one of the hardiest rhododendrons and is included in the 'Ironclad' series. It is hardy to zone 4b. The flower buds are pale la...Read More

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