Rhododendron tomentosum Harmaja

Scientific Name: Rhododendron tomentosum Harmaja


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Ledum L./ Rhododendron tomentosum Harmaja

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General Information
Usda SymbolRHTO2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsRHTO2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Rhododendron tomentosum Harmaja.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

pH, Maximum7.5
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum180
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-62


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicitySlight
Active Growth PeriodSpring
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee1
Height, Mature (feet)0.5
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionYes
LifespanShort
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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