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/]

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