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    • Photo of Rhododendron arizelum foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Rhododendron arizelum

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-20'
    • W: 6'-20'

    planting zones

    • 7b-11

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    Rhododendron arizelum plant details

    Rhododendron arizelum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with bronze and green foliage. In spring and winter cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron arizelum

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron arizelum

    USDA Zones: 7b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This species will actually grow to a small tree of 20' with leaves up to 10" long with thick indumentum below and flowers of a creamy yellow. We are happy to be able to offer this plant again as we haven't had it available for a long time. (HY, hy, Falconera)

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron arizelum plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron arizelum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
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