Rhododendron catawbiense 'Chionoides'
Chionoides Rhododendron

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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
White flowers have yellow centers and make numerous dome-shaped trusses; blooms in late spring to early summer
 Foliage Notes:
Dark green foliage year-round, very handsome; often in winter under exposed conditions will develop a yellow-green color
 Stem Notes:
On new growth yellowish green changing to brown with age, glabrous.
 Fruit Notes:
Produces brown oblong capsules containing small seeds in fall
 Ultimate Height:
4-5 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
4-6 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Prefers well-drained, acidic soils
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  • Border 376
  • Foundation 187
  • Hedge 255
  • Mass Plantings 276
  • Poisonous Plant Parts 2
  • Winter Interest 102
  • Showy Flowers 29

    • Additional Information

    White flowers have the yellow centers and make numerous dome shaped trusses. The broad, dense plant is easy to grow and has attractive, narrow foliage.

    When Rhododendron catawbiense 'Chionoides' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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    3 Rhododendron catawbiense 'Chionoides' found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12023_00360*AHRGH
    22023_00360*BHGRH
    32023_00360*CHGRH

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