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Posted 01/05/2023 in Shrub

Rhododendron mucronulatum

Noted for its early spring flowers, Rhododendron mucronulatum is a dense, upright shrub with rose/purple flowers that bloom before the elliptic green leaves appear. Leaves turn yellow and red in the fall.

Post Details

Latin Name
Rhododendron mucronulatum
Common Name
Korean Rhododendron
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
4-8 ft
Spread
4-8 ft
Suggested Uses
Woodland Gardens Shrub Borders
Potential Pests
Canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leaf hoppers

Plant Story

Noted for its early spring flowers, Rhododendron mucronulatum is a dense, upright shrub with rose/purple flowers that bloom before the elliptic green leaves appear. Leaves turn yellow and red in the fall.

Special Care Instructions

Blooms before other Azaela's. Bud's might die from early spring frost. Prune flowers after bloom.

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