Smooth Azalea

Smooth Azalea

Rhododendron arborescens

Least Concern

Quick Facts

Kingdom: Plantae
Abundance: Common
Habitat: Forest, Wetland, Urban
Active Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall

An eastern species of Azalea that has elliptical, relatively wide leaves and flowers that range in color from white to pink and appear in the summer after the leaves. Unlike all other native azaleas, both the underside of the leaves and the twigs of the Smooth Azalea are smooth rather than fuzzy. Height: 5-8’

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species: Rhododendron arborescens

Scientific Name

Rhododendron arborescens
Plant Type
Shrub
Foliage
Deciduous
Flowering Season
June-July

Ecological Role

The Xerces Society denotes the Smooth Azalea as having special value to native Bumble Bees, it also attracts hummingbirds

Active Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Habitat Types

Forest
Wetland
Urban

Geographic Distribution

Native to the eastern seaboard of the United States.

Local Abundance

Common

Conservation Status

Least Concern

This species is widespread and abundant. No immediate threat to survival.

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