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Catawba Rhododendron

Rhododendron Catawbiense

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Overview

Rhododendron catawbiense, commonly known as Catawba Rhododendron, is an evergreen shrub reaching 6-10 feet in height with a similar spread. Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it bears clusters of vivid purple blooms in late spring. Preferring well-drained, acidic soil, it requires partial shade. It's excellent for mass planting and woodland gardens, with large, leathery leaves providing year-round interest. Space 4-6 feet apart for landscape design.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–8Type Shrub

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — is an evergreen shrub reaching 6-10 feet in height with a similar spread; its sturdy nature is complemented

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–10 Ft.
Mature width: 6–10 Ft.

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Ericaceae

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Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — Space 4-6 feet apart for landscape design; when designing your landscape, image 61

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — painting the shrub in hues of lavender to purple; and consider its water needs

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — pink flowers in the garden; the Catawba Rhododendron presents a commanding presence

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — deep green leaves provide a rich backdrop to the plant's showy blooms; shrub for half or shade

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — the Catawba Rhododendron presents a commanding presence; clustering in globular trusses of 15 to 20

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — Its sturdy nature is complemented by dark, leathery leaves that measure around 4 to 6 inches long

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — and consider its water needs

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — commonly known as Catawba Rhododendron

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — deep green leaves provide a rich backdrop to the plant's showy blooms

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — is an evergreen shrub reaching 6-10 feet in height with a similar spread; its sturdy nature is, image 56

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — shrub for half or shade

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — Native to the Southern Appalachians; shrub with pink blooms, image 62

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — commonly known as Catawba Rhododendron; preferring well-drained, acidic soil, it requires partial, image 55

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — the Catawba Rhododendron presents a commanding presence

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — clustering in globular trusses of 15 to 20; space 4-6 feet apart for landscape design

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — pink flowers in the garden

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — this species is well-adapted to a variety of conditions; leathery leaves providing year-round interest

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — the Catawba Rhododendron presents a commanding presence; clustering in globular trusses of 15 to, image 64

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — Space 4-6 feet apart for landscape design

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — shrub with pink blooms

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — Space 4-6 feet apart for landscape design; when designing your landscape

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — and consider its water needs; this species is well-adapted to a variety of conditions

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — or as a naturalized element in woodland settings for year-round interest; thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it

Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — this rhododendron thrives in well-drained

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