Rhododendron prinophyllum
Rhododendron prinophyllum early azalea
Synonyms:
Azalea prinophylla, Rhododendron roseum
Winter-hardy deciduous shrub up to 3 m tall with graceful pink flowers. The leaves appear before flowers, and have woolly hair on the undersurface.
Habitat & Range
Frequent in dry woods, thickets, and rocky slopes.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FAC |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FAC |
Phenology
Flowers May through early June.
Special Characters
There are glandular hairs on ovaries and pedicels.
Plant Codes
S-rank: No Rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Rhododendron prinophyllum early azalea
Rhododendron prinophyllum gallery
Plant Life-Form
deciduous shrub
Common Names
early azalea
mountain azalea
