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Rhododendron calophytum

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 15'-30'
W: 15'-30'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Rhododendron calophytum plant details

Rhododendron calophytum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron calophytum

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron calophytum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hardiest of the large leaved species, this plant eventually becomes a tree. Leaves are oblong lanceolate or lanceolate. Beautiful pink to white flowers bloom early in the spring. (HY, hy, Fortunea)

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

This an extremely impressive species which we were privileged to see in Sichuan in the spring of 2006. Long broadly lance-shaped leaves with large trusses of pink to white flowers in early spring. Best in part sun or bright shade out of the wind. Big and broad to 15' x 15' in 20 years. 10'-20' - moist - Mar-Apr - Z6 - pt sun/pt shade