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Rhododendron asterochnoum

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 5'
W: 5'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Rhododendron asterochnoum plant details

Rhododendron asterochnoum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron asterochnoum

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, easy-to-grow, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron asterochnoum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A relatively newly introduced species that forms a small tree or very large specimen shrub with large leaves and white flushed rose to solid pink flowers, often with a dark red basal blotch. Closely related to the familiar calophytum but with even larger and more impressive foliage. I remember climbing a 30 ft. tree in a remote ravine and looking out over stands of the species huanum , ochraceum , lutescens , ririei , etc. – a remarkable setting for a remarkable species. Easy and very attractive in light shade.