Rhododendron Species, Catawba Rosebay, Catawba Rhododendron, Mountain Rosebay
Rhododendroncatawbiense

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species: catawbiense (ka-taw-bee-EN-see)

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Sun Exposure
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)
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
Pink
Red
Lavender
Medium Purple

Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Seed Collecting

Category

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Where to Grow