Pacific Rhododendron

Carried by 4 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Pacific Rhododendron, Coast Rhododendron or Big Leaf Rhododendron is a broadleaf evergreen rhododendron species native to western North America. Pacific rhododendron is found along the Pacific Coast from British Columbia to Monterey County in California. It is widely distributed in the Coast and Cascade Mountain Ranges. Pacific rhododendron is less abundant in the Coastal Mountains of Washington and northern Oregon and more common south of the Siuslaw River.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

10 - 15 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Evergreen

Color

Purple, Pink

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Deer resistant

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

High, Moderate

Soil description

Prefers loamy or clay soils. Grows poorly in sandy soils.

Propagation

For propagating by seed: No treatment. Best sown on milled sphagnum moss.

Sunset Zones

4*, 5*, 6*, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Natural setting

Site type

Moist places

Plant communities

Douglas-Fir Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Bats

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 23 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Sallow Button

Acleris hastiana

Miranda Underwing

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Fruit-Tree Leafroller Moth

Archips argyrospila

Alfalfa Looper Moth

Autographa californica

Alternative names

Common names:

California Rosebay, Coast Rhododendron, Rhododendron, Rosebay

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