Buy Rhododendron occidentale 'Crescent City Gold'

Also Known As

Rhododendron SM30

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

5b-10a

12-18 inch | $50.75

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Rhododendron occidentale 'Crescent City Gold' plant details

Rhododendron occidentale 'Crescent City Gold' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron occidentale 'Crescent City Gold'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fall color, fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron occidentale 'Crescent City Gold'

USDA Zones: 5b - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: snail / slug
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A selected form from the Smith-Mossman collections. Found in large thickets in the coast range of Oregon and Northern California, its delicious sweet scent can fill the valleys in spring and summer. The flower clusters are white with a striking golden yellow flair radiating out in the upper petals. Sometimes sold under its observation name: "SM30"