Rhododendron Species, Cork Azalea
Rhododendronquinquefolium

Height

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Sun Exposure
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
Full Sun
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
Late Spring/Early Summer

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