An evergreen shrub with dark green leaves cinnamon-brown beneath. Dense clusters of red, pink or white flowers in early spring. Max Height 12m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers March to April. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rhododendron arboreum
An evergreen shrub with dark green leaves cinnamon-brown beneath. Dense clusters of red, pink or white flowers in early spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Rhododendron |
|---|---|
| Species | arboreum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red, pink, white |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 12m |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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