Deciduous Rhododendron. Azaleas used to be considered a different genus of plant than rhododendrons but now they are classed as two of the eight sub genera of rhododendrons. Many have the added value of scent and autumn colours.
Deciduous azaleas make a dazzling display particularly in yellows and oranges. They are tough and fast growing plants typically reaching 125 150cm 4 5 in 10 years. Rhododendron flowers can be white pink yellow orange red or a combination of several colors.
Many have the added value of scent and autumn colours.
Rhododendrons including deciduous azaleas may be attacked by several diseases causing unsightly foliage or a lack of flowers. Azaleas used to be considered a different genus of plant than rhododendrons but now they are classed as two of the eight sub genera of rhododendrons. Eastern western north america asia europe characteristics. Rhododendron ˌ r oʊ d ə ˈ d ɛ n d r ə n from ancient greek ῥόδον rhódon rose and δένδρον déndron tree is a genus of 1 024 species of woody plants in the heath family ericaceae either evergreen or deciduous and found mainly in asia although it is also widespread throughout lowland and montane forests in the pacific northwest california the northeastern.