Description
Rhododendron vaseyi
Common Name(s):
·Pinkshell Azalea
Phonetic Spelling
rho-doh-DEN-dron vah-SAY-ee
This plant has high severity poisoncharacteristics.
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Description
Pinkshell Azalea isa woody, evergreen or deciduous shrubs that is native only to the mountains ofNC in acidic moist and wet substrates near bogs and streams.It can growup to 15 feet tall with a rounded irregular habit. It is an early bloomingazalea and the pink flowers appear before the leaves making them stand out evenbetter. The flowers lack the trumpet form of most native azaleas and are flatterin shape. Fall foliage is red to burgundy if it gets some sun.
Plant in full sun to partial shade for bestblooming in humus-rich moist well-drained soil. Use in a woodland or nativegarden as a specimen or in groups.
