PA Rhododendron (1 Gallon)

The Pacific Rhododendron is found west of the Cascades from southern British Columbia to Northern California. It reaches to about 24 feet (8m); taller in the shade than in the sun. It grows in in fairly dry open forests and edges. It commonly grows along roadsides in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains. The thick, leathery leaves of Pacific Rhododendron are oblong, 3-8 inches (8-20cm) long. The pink, sometimes white, bell-shaped flowers are borne in showy clusters called trusses. Each flower has 5 lobes with wavy edges. Seeds are produced in woody capsules. Rhododendrons have long been a favorite of landscapers in the Pacific Northwest. Although many may prefer the variety of flower colors, and forms in cultivated varieties, our native Rhododendron with its bold green leaves and spectacular pink flower clusters can find a place in both wild settings and more traditional landscapes.