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Album RhododendronRhododendron catawbiense 'Album'
Excellent, hardy, evergreen shrub to plant in groupings or as a single specimen. Bell-shaped flowers in spring.
Hardiness Zones
The album rhododendron can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 4–8. View Map
Tree Type
This shrub is considered both an evergreen shrub and a flowering shrub. It keeps its foliage year-round and blooms in a profusion of spring flowers.
Mature Size
The album rhododendron grows to a height of 6–10' and a spread of 5–8' at maturity.
Growth Rate
This shrub grows at a slow rate, with height increases of less than 12" per year.
Sun Preference
Full sun and partial shade are best for this shrub, meaning it prefers a minimum of 4 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.
Soil Preference
The album rhododendron grows in acidic, loamy, rich, sandy, silty loam and well-drained soils.
Attributes
This shrub:
- Produces a profusion of bell-shaped white flowers in the spring.
- Keeps its lustrous dark green foliage year-round.
- Grows in a rounded shape.