Rhododendron canadense (Rhodora)

This rather scrawny, erect-branched deciduous shrub has very showy flowers that open before or with its leaves.

Landscape size: up to 4 feet

Bloom Color: Pink, Purple

Bloom Time: Mar, Apr, May

Growing Conditions

• Native Habitat: Swamps; moist, high altitude woods
• Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
• Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist, Wet
• Larval Host: Columbia silkmoth and bees
• Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall. Leaf: Dark Green