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Rhododendron menziesii
Also Known As
- Menziesia ferruginea
- False Azalea
- Fool's Huckleberry
- Mock Azalia
- Rusty Menziesia
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-9'
- W: 3'-8'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Rhododendron menziesii plant details
Rhododendron menziesii is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring apricot and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron menziesii
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 9 FT - tall
- Flowers: apricot and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: understory
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron menziesii
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Deciduous shrub, urn-shaped flowers, orange-yellow/ growth habit is similar to Enkianthus Zone 4-9. 6', PNW, sun-part shade, moist, organic rich.
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How to Grow Rhododendron menziesii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- apricot
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Size
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - dappled shade
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