Lapland Rosebay
Scientific Name: Rhododendron lapponicum (L.) Wahlenb.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Rhododendron L./ Rhododendron lapponicum (L.) Wahlenb.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | RHLA2 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Shrub |
| Native Locations | RHLA2 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Lapland Rosebay.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -62 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | No |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 60 |
| Hedge Tolerance | Low |
| pH, Maximum | 6.1 |
| pH, Minimum | 4.4 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 1280 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 640 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 50 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 10 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 24 |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Severe |
| Shape and Orientation | Prostrate |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Active Growth Period | Spring |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Texture | Coarse |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Yellow |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 4 |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 3.0 |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Leaf Retention | Yes |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | Yes |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Corm | Yes |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
| Bloom Period | Late Spring |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Low |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
