Rhododendron prunifolium

Plumleaf Azalea

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 7B
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Orange, red, salmon
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, foundation, massing, specimen, woodland garden
Height 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Spread 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America