species 972 observations
Smooth Azalea
Rhododendron arborescens
Field notes
Supports All
91
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Laurel Sphinx, Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth, Ashen Pinion, Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth
28
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Azalea Mining Bee
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Rhododendron Leafhopper, Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Ruffed Grouse, Snow Bunting
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Silver-spotted Skipper, Oblique Streaktail, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
58
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.