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| Rhododendron catawbiense
Catawba rhododendronThis medium to large rounded native shrub of the Appalachian Mountains is known for its large clusters of very showy lilac-purple or white flowers and large dark evergreen foliage. Through hybridization, selections with red, purple, pink, peach and chartreuse flowers abound.| Habit: | Rounded, sometimes narrower than tall and in others slightly broad-rounded; can become leggy if cultural conditions are unsatisfactory | | Size: | 6-10' high | | Color: | Dark green | | Texture: | Coarse | | Hardiness: | Most often zone 5b/6a USDA, depending upon selection varies from 4a to 6b | | Habitat: | Appalachian and Allegheny mountains; West Virginia - Georgia - Alabama - Kentucky | | Family: | Ericaceae | |
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