Rhododendron canadense
Rhodora
General
Rhodora is an adaptable shrub commonly found in forested and wet areas native to the northeastern United States. The shrub has some ornamental value, with showy pink-purple or white flowers that bloom in the late spring.
Plant Description
Pink-purple or white flowers bloom in late spring. Round, sometimes shiny oblong entire leaves are whorled on the branches. The flowers of Rhododendron canadense differ slightly from the other members of the Rhododendron genus;
Height (ft)
Soil moisture
High Moisture
Soil types
Coarse soils, acidic soils
Wetland indicator
FACW
Shade tolerance
Tolerant
Bloom color
Pink
Bloom period
Late Spring
Fall conspicuous
Yes?
Anaerobic tolerance
None
Drought tolerance
Low
Salinity tolerance
None
Self-Pollinating?
Yes
Range
Northeastern United States, from northeast Pennsylvania and New Jersey to Maine, and extending north into Canada along the border.
Kartesz, J.T. 2024. Floristic Synthesis of North America, Version 1.0. Biota of North America Program (BONAP) [website http://bonap.org/]