Rhododendron dauricum

• Common Name - dahurian rhododendron
• Botanical Name - Rhododendron dauricum
• Family - Ericaceae
• Bud - alternate, whorled
• Stem/Bark - brown
• Leaf - simple, elliptic shape, acuminate apex, attenuate base, entire margin
• Flower - raceme inflorescence, pink,  May
• Fruit - capsule, brown, August - September
• Habit - dense, spreading, upright
• Form - oval, vertical
• Size - 2 - 3 m
• Culture - deep shade, humus rich/acidic/well drained soil
• Use - specimen plant, mass planting, native planting