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Rhododendron maximum

great rosebay, great laurel

This stately, iconic rhododendron can reach 25-feet tall with age and is capable of growing anywhere from sun to shade and in moist or dry soils. Flowers range from purple to pink to white.

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Height: 6-15 ft
Spread: 6-15 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Bloom Color: Pink

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Part Shade
Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Wet
Ecoregion
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Host Plant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Tolerance
Urban Environment
Compaction Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Hedge/screening
Massing
Specimen
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


great rosebay - Rhododendron maximum from Native Plant Trust
great rosebay - Rhododendron maximum from Native Plant Trust
great rosebay - Rhododendron maximum from Native Plant Trust
great rosebay - Rhododendron maximum from Native Plant Trust