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Cumberland Azalea Rhododendron x bakeri

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rho-doh-DEN-dron BY BAH-ker-ee
This plant has high severity poison characteristics.
See below
Description

Cumberland Azalea is a compact, native, woody, evergreen or deciduous shrub with dark pink blooms.  It prefers moist well-drained soil and needs protection from the hot summer sun.  It is found in portions of the eastern US. It may spread by stolons.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  Rhododendrons are susceptible to insect and disease problems.  Insect problems include aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips and whitefly.  Diseases include canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, and powdery mildew.  Full sun can scorch the leaves and the roots rot if soil does not drain well.   A healthy plant in the right place with proper maintenance should have few problems. This plant is frequently damaged by deer.

HIGHLY TOXIC, MAY BE FATAL IF EATEN!

More information on Rhododendron.

Cultivars / Varieties:
  • Cyco Red
Tags:
#bees#evergreen#deciduous#poisonous#native shrub#native bees#specialized bees#compact habit#deep pink flowers
 
Rhododendron ×bakeri 'Clyo Red'
Form J.C. Raulston Arboretum
Rhododendron ×bakeri 'Clyo Red'
Flowers J.C. Raulston Arboretum
Rhododendron ×bakeri 'Clyo Red'
J.C. Raulston Arboretum
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • Cyco Red
Tags:
#bees#evergreen#deciduous#poisonous#native shrub#native bees#specialized bees#compact habit#deep pink flowers
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Rhododendron
    Species:
    bakeri
    Family:
    Ericaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Eastern US
    Wildlife Value:
    Members of the genus Rhododendron support the following specialized bee: Andrena (Andrena) cornelli.
    Dimensions:
    Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Native Plant
    Poisonous
    Shrub
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Deciduous
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    High Organic Matter
    Soil Drainage:
    Occasionally Wet
    Available Space To Plant:
    6-feet-12 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    Usda Plant Hardiness Zone:
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Type:
    Capsule
    Fruit Description:
    Elongated capsule
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Red/Burgundy
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Summer
    Flower Description:
    Deep reddish-pink tubular flowers in a ball truss in summer; not fragrant
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Leaf Margin:
    Entire
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Naturalized Area
    Woodland
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Specialized Bees
    Problems:
    Poisonous to Humans
  • Poisonous to Humans:
    Poison Severity:
    High
    Poison Symptoms:
    Salivation, watering of eyes and nose, abdominal pain, loss of energy, depression, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, difficult breathing, progressive paralysis of arms and legs, coma.
    Poison Toxic Principle:
    Andromedotoxin
    Causes Contact Dermatitis:
    No
    Poison Part:
    Bark
    Flowers
    Fruits
    Leaves
    Roots
    Seeds
    Stems