Rhododendron Mucronastum

Mucronatum Azalea

The Mucronatum group comprises hybrids of Rhododendron 'Murcronatum', a white-flowered azalea of obscure origin from Japan. They are slow-growing evergreen to semi-evergreen shrubs with upright branches and hairy oval leaves. A well known member of this group is 'Delaware Valley White', which is often planted to bring light to shady areas of the garden.

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Height

4'-6'

Width

4'-6'

Hardiness zones

7–9

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Dark Green, Green

Fruit color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Normal, Sandy

Landscape use

Foundation

Shape

Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No