Pacific Rhododendron has thick, leathery evergreen leaves (3-8 in long). Clusters of pink bell-shaped flowers with wavy edges and 5 indentations bloom from May to July.
Pacific Rhododendron is found in dry, open forests and roadsides west of the Cascade Mountains from southern British Columbia to northern California. It grows up to 26 ft tall in the shade but is shorter and shrubbier in sunny areas.
Did you know? Most Rhododendron are found in China, Japan, and neighboring countries; however, 30 species are native to North America.
Easy - numerous and usually easy to spot
in the habitats listed at the appropriate time of
year.
Forests are large areas of trees growing close
together.
Mountains are very high areas of land with
steep sides leading to a peak. They are often connected
to other mountains as part of a mountain range.
Urban areas have a large population within a
defined area.
This includes villages, towns, and cities.