Scientific Name
Rhododendron prunifolium

Common Name
Plum leaf azalea

Hardiness Zones: 7-9
Habit: Deciduous
Exposure: Partial shade; moist well drained soil
Height: 8 to 10'
Flower/Fruit: Bright orange to deep red flowers in summer; not fragrant
Comments: Prefers a cool, shady site; flowers attract hummingbirds
Cultivars: Pine Prunifolium (bright red); Lewis Shortt (scarlet red); Cherry Bomb (orange-red); Coral Glow (pink-orange); Peach Glow (orange-pink)
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