Rhododendron viscosum (L.) Torr. var. tomentosum Rehder

Scientific Name: Rhododendron viscosum (L.) Torr. var. tomentosum Rehder


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Rhododendron L./ Rhododendron viscosum (L.) Torr. var. tomentosum Rehder

<i>Rhododendron viscosum</i> (L.) Torr. var. tomentosum Rehder
General Information
Usda SymbolRHVIT
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsRHVIT

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Rhododendron viscosum (L.) Torr. var. tomentosum Rehder is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseHigh
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum160
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-18


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorRed
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)16.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee13
Growth RateSlow
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodIndeterminate
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Rhododendron viscosum</i> (L.) Torr. var. tomentosum Rehder

<i>Rhododendron viscosum</i> (L.) Torr. var. tomentosum Rehder

<i>Rhododendron viscosum</i> (L.) Torr. var. tomentosum Rehder

<i>Rhododendron viscosum</i> (L.) Torr. var. tomentosum Rehder

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