Rhododendron Species, Sweet Azalea, Smooth Azalea
Rhododendronarborescens

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species: arborescens (ar-bo-RES-senz)

Synonym:Azalea arborescens

Synonym:Rhododendron arborescens var. richardsonii

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure
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
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
Deciduous

Seed Collecting

Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By stooling or mound layering

Patent Information

Foliage Color

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Where to Grow