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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

praestans (PRAY-stans)

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Synonym

Rhododendron coryphaeum

Rhododendron semnum

Height

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Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

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)

Danger

Light Shade

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

Pale Pink

Pink

White/Near White

Cream/Tan

Foliage

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Other Details

Other details

Evergreen

Smooth

Textured

Seed Collecting

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