Rhododendrons 
Rhododendron Maximum 
(ROSEBAY RHODODENDRON) The best known and most 
widely distributed of the Native American Rhododendron. 
The large, luxuriant, deep green leaves make it the best, 
by far, for mass plantings and foliage effects in shaded 
areas. Large clusters of flowers appear in late June and 
early July and range in color from creamy white to apple 
blossom pink. 
Rhododendron Carolinianum 
(PINK CAROLINA RHODODENDRON) Considered by many 
as the most beautiful of the specie. Blush-pink to deep 
rose-pink flowers, in May, are small but are borne in 
great numbers and form clusters 2 to 4 inches across. 
Leaves are small, rich green—turning to bronze green in 
fall and winter. The plants are semi-dwarf in habit 
when planted in full sunlight. 
Rhododendron Catawbiense 
(CATAWBA RHODODENDRON) Blooms at Memorial Day 
and is the most showy of the native Rhododendron. Flowers 
vary in color from orchid to rose-pink and are borne in 
great profusion. Leaves are slightly smaller than Rhodo- 
dendron Maximum and more rounded than other types. 
The plants are exceptionally hardy and thrive in sun or 
shade, although semi-shaded locations are preferred and 
give most luxuriant foliage and quality flowers. Rhodo- 
dendron Catawbiense is usually first choice in small 
plantings. (Photograph below). 
Rhododendron Carolinianum Album 
(WHITE CAROLINA RHODODENDRON) Similar to Rho- 
cdodendron Carolinianum but with creamy-white flowers. 
Foliage is a lighter green and more pointed in shape. 
When planted in partial shade, which is the proper lo- 
cation, the plants take a spreading habit. It is a profuse 
bloomer, the flowers opening a few days later than 
the Pink Carolina Rhododendron. 
Rhododendron Minus 
(PIEDMONT RHODODENDRON) Another small leaf type 
with rosy-pink clusters of flowers appearing in June and 
July. It is the most rapid growing of all Rhododendrons 
and when planted in shaded locations will take a loose 
open informal outline. 
Typical Nursery-Grown See: 
Rhododendrons 
Note the Sturdy Growth 

