Common Name
Great laurel
White rosebay
Great rhododendron
Scientific Name
Rhododendron maximum
Ground Cover
No
Evergreen
Yes
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Max Height (ft)
15.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
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Additional Info
Habitat: cool mountain slopes, moist woods, sheltered coves and ravines, along creeks
Wildlife value: Provides winter and extreme weather cover. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees are attracted to its blooms for nectar. Members of the genus Rhododendron support specialized bee.
Notes: Needs space; may form dense thicket. Frequently damaged by deer. Poisonous to humans, cats, dogs
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Grassland Species
No
Riparian Buffer Species?
No
Flower Color
Cream/White
Green
Orange
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
June
July
August
Deer Resitant
No
Low Maintenance
No
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Tolerates
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
No
Supports Pollinators
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds