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Rhododendronbasilicum

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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

basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)

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Synonym

Rhododendron megaphyllum

Rhododendron regale

Height

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Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure

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

Light Shade

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time

White/Near White

Foliage

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Other Details

Other details

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Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | July 2002 | neutral

This rhododendron originated in China and is hardy to -5 degrees F.

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