Large Rhododendron. The leaves of the rhododendron are generally large and leathery. With near 1 000 species available rhododendrons offer a wide variety of choices with something to suit almost any climate.
4 wide 4 high. 11 shade tolerant rhododendrons 10 species plants 3 suggested rhododendrons by region of the united states 79 sun and heat tolerant. Rhododendron maximum its common names include great laurel great rhododendron rosebay rhododendron american rhododendron and big rhododendron is a species of rhododendron native to the appalachians of eastern north america from alabama north to coastal nova scotia.
Rhododendrons will need an acidic soil environment about ph 4 5 6 and good drainalge.
The leaves of the rhododendron are generally large and leathery. Rhododendrons will need an acidic soil environment about ph 4 5 6 and good drainalge. These rhododendrons need ample room to grow and should not be planted on small lots or near sidewalks or driveways. You can amend the soil by using some rhododendron azalea compost in the planting hole mix well before planting.