Western Azalea

Carried by 0 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Western Azalea (Rhododendron occidentale var. paludosum) is a native tree or shrub that grows in northern California. It tends to grow in wet places, at elevations from 0-7500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

High, Moderate

Natural setting

Site type

Wet places

Plant communities

Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 22 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Amphipyra pyramidoides

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Archips argyrospila

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Callophrys augustinus

Alternative names

Common names:

Western Azalea

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