Accepted Symbol
RHLA2
Symbol
RHLA2
Scientific Name
Rhododendron Lapponicum
Common Name
Lapland Rosebay
Category
Dicot
Genus
Rhododendron
Family
Ericaceae
Family Symbol
ERICAC
Family Common Name
Heath Family
Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period
Spring
Bloat
None
Coppice Potential
No
Fall Conspicuous
No
Fire Resistance
No
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Conspicuous
Yes
Foliage Color
Green
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fruit Color
Yellow
Fruit Conspicuous
No
Growth Rate
Moderate
Height At Base Age
4
Maximum Feet
3.0
Height
No
Mature Feet
Yes
Known Allelopath
Short
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Prostrate
Resprout Ability
Severe
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
No
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
No
Cold Stratification Required
Yes
Fertility Requirement
Medium
Fire Tolerance
Medium
Frost Free Days
60
Hedge Tolerance
Low
Ph Minimum
4.4
Ph Maximum
6.1
Planting Density Per Acre
640
Maximum
1280
Precipitation Minimum
10
Precipitation Maximum
50
Root Depth
24
Salinity Tolerance
Tolerant
Shade Tolerance
-62
Reproduction Data
Bloom Period
Late Spring
Fruit Seed Persistence
Yes
Propogated By Bare Root
No
Propogated By Bulbs
No
Propogated By Container
No
Propogated By Corms
Yes
Propogated By Cuttings
Yes
Propogated By Seed
Yes
Propogated By Sod
No
Propogated By Sprigs
Yes
Propogated By Tubers
No
Small Grain
No
Vegetative Spread Rate
Moderate
Sustainibility Data
Berry Nut Seed Product
No
Christmas Tree Product
No
Fodder Product
No
Lumber Product
No
Naval Store Product
No
Nursery Stock Product
No
Palatable Browse Animal
Low
Palatable Graze Animal
Low
Palatable Human
No
Post Product
No
Pulpwood Product
No
Veneer Product
No