Indica Azalea
Rhododendron indicum
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Taxonomy (2)
Classification: Angiosperm, dicot
Family: Ericaceae
Common name: Indica Azalea
General Information (2)
Region of Origin: Japan
USDA Plants Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Growth Habit: Shrub
- Size: Low to medium
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
- Flowering: May to June
Diagnostic Characteristics
Leaves (2)
- Shape: Lanceolate
- Other: 3/4 to 1.5 inches long
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Stem/Bark (2)
- Color: Medium brown
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Flower (2)
- Perfect/Imperfect: Perfect
- Color: White to red
- Size: 1.5 to 2.5 inches
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Horticultural Information (2)
- Light: Light shade
- Soil type: Humus
- pH: 4.5-6
- Maintenance: Light trimming needed, fertilize in spring
- Landscape Uses: Near buildings
- Other: Avoid heavy clay, sandy soils in open areas, and near shallow rooted plants
Interesting Facts (1)
- Rhododendron species are considered toxic
References
1) Capon, B. (2010). Botany for Gardeners. Timber Press, Inc. p. 118
2) Galle, F. C. (1987). Azaleas (Rev. and enl. ed.). Portland, Or.: Timber Press.
Prepared by Phillip Rustin as a course requirement for BIOL 3630/5630, Spring 2013
Edited by Jessica Bartek
Edited by Jessica Bartek
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