Rhododendron, PurpleRhododendron catawbiense
This evergreen shrub with glossy leather-like foliage is one of America's most beautiful plants.
Zones 4 - 8
Hardiness Zones: Zones 4 - 8
The Purple Rhododendron can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
The Purple Rhododendron can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
Evergreen
Type of tree:
The Purple Rhododendron falls into the following type(s): Evergreens, Evergreen Shrubs, Flowering Trees, Shrubs
The Purple Rhododendron falls into the following type(s): Evergreens, Evergreen Shrubs, Flowering Trees, Shrubs
6' - 10' High
Mature Height:
The Purple Rhododendron grows to be 6' - 10' feet in height.
The Purple Rhododendron grows to be 6' - 10' feet in height.
5' - 8' Spread
Mature Spread:
The Purple Rhododendron has a spread of about 5' - 8' at full maturity.
The Purple Rhododendron has a spread of about 5' - 8' at full maturity.
Slow Growth
Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a slow growth rate. [More about this.]
This tree grows at a slow growth rate. [More about this.]
Full Sun
Sun:
This rhododendron does well in full sun, partial shade.
This rhododendron does well in full sun, partial shade.
Various Soils
Soil:
The Purple Rhododendron grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam, well drained soils.
The Purple Rhododendron grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam, well drained soils.
Rounded Shape
Shape:
This rhododendron has rounded shape.
This rhododendron has rounded shape.
More Info
The Purple Rhododendron can be expected to grow in the zones shown on this map.
Description:
This evergreen shrub with glossy leather-like foliage is one of America's most beautiful plants.