Rhododendron maximum

Great Rhododendron, Great Laurel, Rosebay Rhododendron, Rose Bay

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 3B - 7B
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Orange, pink, purple, white, yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, massing, specimen, woodland garden
Height 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Spread 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive