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 clusiers of flowers appear in late 
June and early July and range in color from 
creamy white to apple blossom pink. 
Rhododendron Carolinianum 
(PINK CAROLINA RHODENDRON) Considered 
by many as the most beautiful of the species. 
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. 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 
Rhododendron 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. 
Rhododendron Catawbiense is usually first 
choice in small plantings. (Photograph below.) 
Rhododendron Carolinianum Album 
(WHITE CAROLINA RHODODENDRON) Similar 
to Rhododendron 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 location, 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 ap- 
pearing in June and July. It is the most rapid 
growing of all Rhododendrons and when planted 
in shaded locations will take a loose open in- 
formal outline. 
Typical Nursery-Grown 
Rhododendrons 
Note the Sturdy Growth 
