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Rhododendron occidentale

Western Azalea

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

The Western Azalea is a deciduous shrub that grows 6'-10' tall. It produces fragrant, showy white to pink flower clusters between May and June. This shrub prefers shade and is hardy to -5 degrees F. The Western Azalea is native to California, is drought tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds.

 

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.