Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
pennsylvanicum
ID:
400862

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.E.Harkn.) Rehder

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 425 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400194

Common Names

  • Pennsylvanicum Rhododendron
  • Pennsylvanicum Azalea
  • Pennsylvania Rhododendron

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Synonyms

  • Rhododendron gladwynense M.G.Henry [valid]
  • Azalea pennsylvanica B.E.Harkn. [invalid]

Description

Rhododendron pennsylvanicum (also called 'Pennsylvania Rhododendron', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has leathery, dark green leaves and white to pink flowers. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in mountain forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Rhododendron pennsylvanicum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhododendron pennsylvanicum has white flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhododendron pennsylvanicum is a shrub that grows best in acidic, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or stratified for two months before sowing. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted.

Where to Find Rhododendron pennsylvanicum

Rhododendron pennsylvanicum can be found in North America, from Newfoundland to Georgia.

Rhododendron pennsylvanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhododendron pennsylvanicum?

Rhododendron pennsylvanicum

What is the common name of Rhododendron pennsylvanicum?

Pennsylvania Rhododendron

What is the natural habitat of Rhododendron pennsylvanicum?

It is native to the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States.

Species in the Rhododendron genus

Rhododendron atjehense, Rhododendron bamaense, Rhododendron bellissimum, Rhododendron brachyantherum, Rhododendron chamberlainii, Rhododendron eheinense, Rhododendron huanshanense, Rhododendron hypoleucophyllum, Rhododendron ignicolor, Rhododendron liangshanicum, Rhododendron linearifolium, Rhododendron lohitense, Rhododendron nantauense, Rhododendron orientale, Rhododendron pangeanum, Rhododendron patuergensis, Rhododendron rimicola, Rhododendron rubrantherum, Rhododendron sajanense, Rhododendron shaoakouense, Rhododendron sophistarum, Rhododendron Azaleastrum, Rhododendron Choniastrum, Rhododendron Hymenanthes, Rhododendron Rhododendron, Rhododendron Vireya, Rhododendron taichungianum, Rhododendron taitungalpinum, Rhododendron ungeonticum, Rhododendron viscigemmatum, Rhododendron wuyishanicum, Rhododendron xishuiense, Rhododendron yakushimanum, Rhododendron zekoense, Rhododendron zhangjiajieense, Rhododendron albescens, Rhododendron albicans, Rhododendron alstroemerioides, Rhododendron altaclerense, Rhododendron amoenum, Rhododendron anneliesae, Rhododendron arbutifolium, Rhododendron ashitakayamense, Rhododendron balsaminiflorum, Rhododendron bungonishikii, Rhododendron burjaticum, Rhododendron cartonianum, Rhododendron cavronii, Rhododendron chamaezelum, Rhododendron chlorops,

Species in the Ericaceae family