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  9. Pacific Rhododendron

species 10,433 observations

Pacific Rhododendron

Rhododendron macrophyllum

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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61 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth, Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth, American Copper Underwing, Marbled Button 16
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Ruffed Grouse, Snow Bunting 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, Vancouver Flower Longhorn Beetle 43

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Part shade Full shade
Moisture
Dry Moist
Water use
High
Soil pH
Acid
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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