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Rhododendron maximum
great laurel
Family: Ericaceae • Genus: Rhododendron • Region: NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (Nova Scotia), United States (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia)
Summary: Rhododendron maximum (great laurel) is a plant in the Ericaceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 0 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.
About Rhododendron maximum
Rhododendron maximum is a species in the Ericaceae family.
Care Information
| Sunlight | Partial shade (dappled sunlight is ideal) |
| Watering | Regular — keep soil moist; use rainwater if possible |
| Soil | Acidic (pH 4.5-5.5), well-drained, rich in organic matter |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA 3-8 |
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