Rhododendron viscosum (L.) Torr. var. tomentosum Rehder
Scientific Name: Rhododendron viscosum (L.) Torr. var. tomentosum Rehder
Synonyms: Azalea serrulata Small, Azalea viscosa L., Rhododendron coryi Shinners, Rhododendron serrulatum (Small) Millais, Rhododendron viscosum (L.) Torr. var. <i>aemulans</i> Rehder, Rhododendron viscosum (L.) Torr. var. <i>glaucum</i> (Michx.) A. Gray, Rhododendron viscosum (L.) Torr. var. <i>montanum</i> Rehder, Rhododendron viscosum (L.) Torr. var. <i>nitidum</i> (Pursh) A. Gray, Rhododendron viscosum (L.) Torr. var. <i>serrulatum</i> (Small) H.E. Ahles, Rhododendron viscosum (L.) Torr. var. <i>tomentosum</i> Rehder
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Rhododendron L./ Rhododendron viscosum (L.) Torr. var. tomentosum Rehder
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | RHVIT |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Shrub |
| Native Locations | RHVIT |
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 Use | High |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | Low |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 160 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| pH, Maximum | 7.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 4.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 2700 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 700 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 55 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 35 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 14 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -18 |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Toxicity | None |
| Active Growth Period | Spring |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Foliage Texture | Medium |
| Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 16.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 13 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Indeterminate |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| 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 |
