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Rhododendrontomentosum

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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

tomentosum (toh-men-TOH-sum)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)

USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

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)

Danger

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Time

White/Near White

Foliage

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Other details

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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