Rhododendron prunifolium | 2 gal. pot
$53.00
SKU
RHD0019-NA_D
When other shrubs are merely green, this native of southwestern GA and adjacent AL blooms in stunning colors ranging from pinkish-orange to bright red. It grows along wooded ravines and stream banks, reaching up to 15' tall. Here in NJ it does best in light shade.
When other shrubs are merely green, this native of southwestern Georgia and adjacent Alabama blooms in stunning colors, ranging from pinkish-orange to bright red. In its native habitat, it grows along wooded ravines and stream banks, reaching up to 15' tall. Here in New Jersey it seems to do best in light shade. These are seedlings from plants growing at Tyler Arboretum.
| Common Name | Plumleaf Azalea |
|---|---|
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Species | prunifolium |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sandy Loam, Woodland |
| Zone | 6, 7, 8 |
| Plant Type | Deciduous Shrub |
| Plant Size Selector | Medium Shrub (3-6 ft) |
| Plant Height | 8-12 ft |
| Plant Width | 4-5 ft |
| Bloom Color | Orange |
| Bloom Period | July-August |
| Rhododendron Bloom Season | Late (June) |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Fragrant | No |
| Rare Plant | No |
| Native to | Southeastern US |
| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Rarefind Exclusive | No |
| New Offering | No |
| Web Only | No |
| Nursery Only | No |
| Oversized Shipping | No |
| Catalog Category | Deciduous Azaleas |
| Hardy to Temp. (Fahrenheit) | -10 degrees F |
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