Rhododendron prinophyllum
roseshell azalea, early azalea

Notes:

AKA R. roseum.

Native to deciduous woodlands and stream banks of the higher mountains, at higher elevations and cooler climates than R. canescens.

Flowers have strong clove fragrance.

Highly poisonous.

Sources: Sunset, Stoecklein, Missouri BG, NCSU, Dove/Woolridge, Bir.

Tags:

acidic soil preferred
acidic soil required
alkaline soil intolerant
attracts:bees
attracts:butterflies
attracts:hummingbirds
compacted soil intolerant
deer sensitive
difficult to grow
exposure:full shade
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
form:shrub
fragrant flowers
habit:irregular
habit:rounded
habit:upright
native:eastern North America
part shade preferred
persistence:deciduous
poisonous
pollution sensitive
pruning not required
rich soil preferred
root disturbance intolerant
roots:shallow
salt intolerant
showy flowers
slow-growing
stoloniferous/suckering
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:foundation
use:mass planting
use:naturalizing
use:specimen
water:ample
water:regular
well-drained soil required
wind sensitive


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