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Rhododendron occidentale | Western Azalea

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DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron occidentale is a deciduous shrub with showy, fragrant flowers that appear in late spring to early summer. The blooms are typically white to pale pink, frequently marked with yellow or orange blotches in the throat, and are borne in loose trusses that open as the foliage emerges. The narrow, glossy green leaves provide a fresh backdrop during the growing season and turn warm yellow to orange tones in autumn.

This species is native to western North America, where it occurs naturally from southern Oregon through California, often along streams and moist woodland edges. Its sweetly scented flowers attract native pollinators, while its graceful structure makes it well suited to naturalistic plantings, woodland gardens, and mixed shrub borders where fragrance and spring bloom are especially appreciated.

DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron occidentale is a deciduous shrub with showy, fragrant flowers that appear in late spring to early summer. The blooms are typically white to pale pink, frequently marked with yellow or orange blotches in the throat, and are borne in loose trusses that open as the foliage emerges. The narrow, glossy green leaves provide a fresh backdrop during the growing season and turn warm yellow to orange tones in autumn.

This species is native to western North America, where it occurs naturally from southern Oregon through California, often along streams and moist woodland edges. Its sweetly scented flowers attract native pollinators, while its graceful structure makes it well suited to naturalistic plantings, woodland gardens, and mixed shrub borders where fragrance and spring bloom are especially appreciated.

 

  • Family: Ericaceae
    Height: 6 to 15 ft
    Width: 6 to 10 ft
    Foliage color: Deciduous green leaves that may turn yellow, orange, or red before dropping
    Flower color: White to pink or pale rose blooms often with a yellow or orange blotch
    Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
    Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low to moderate — little pruning needed beyond removing spent flowers
    Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 9
    Wildlife attractors: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators, including hummingbirds

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