Rhododendron Species, Fiveleaf Azalea

Rhododendronpentaphyllum

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species
pentaphyllum (pen-tuh-FIL-um)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Sun Exposure
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
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Category
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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