Rhododendron macrocarpum
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A small, upright, deciduous tree or shrub with an irregular habit and elliptic, shiny dark green foliage which appears in late spring. Creamy-white flowers appear after the foliage followed by green fruit which turns to red
Scientific classification
- Species
- Rhododendron macrocarpum (Rhododendron macrocarpum)
- Genus
- Rhododendron
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Rhododendron macrocarpum
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Rhododendron macrocarpum
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Rhododendron macrocarpum care guide
- Keep acidic root zone evenly moist, never leaving waterlogged soil
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep acidic root zone evenly moist, never leaving waterlogged soil
Fertilizing
FertilizingEricaceous fertilizer monthly from spring through late summer
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, layering in autumn or grafting in late summer or late winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained, leafy, humus-rich acid soil in part shade with shelter; see rhododendron cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to various Rhododendron diseases including powdery mildews, rhododendron petal blight, rhododendron bud blast, silver leaf and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, rhododendron and azalea whitefly, rhododendron leafhopper, pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids
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