Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Album'

Common Name: Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Album'

Scientific Name: Rhododendron catawbiense 'Album'

Zone: 4 to 8

Blossom Colour: White with green or brown markings; buds are lilac-purple

Flowering Type: Broadly funnel-shaped flowers, 2⅜" to 3" across, arranged in conical-shaped trusses; blooms in mid to late spring

Summer Colour: Dark green, leathery foliage

Fall Colour: Evergreen; foliage remains dark green through fall and winter

Mature Height (ft): Typically 5 to 6 feet; can reach up to 8 feet

Mature Spread (ft): Typically 5 to 6 feet; can spread up to 8 feet

Exposure: Partial shade; filtered sun; tolerates full sun in cooler climates

Tree Type: Broadleaf evergreen shrub

Watering: Prefers evenly moist, well-drained, acidic soil; avoid waterlogged conditions

Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants in early spring before new growth emerges