Rhodora

Common names

Synonyms

• Azalea canadensis (L.) Kuntze
• Hochenwartia canadensis (L.) Crantz
• Rhododendron canadense f. albiflorum (E.L.Rand & Redf.) Rehder
• Rhododendron canadense f. album Voss.
• Rhododendron canadense f. canadense
• Rhododendron canadense f. viridifolium Fernald
• Rhododendron pulchellum Salisb.
• Rhododendron rhodora J.F.Gmel.
• Rhododendron rhodora f. albiflorum E.L.Rand & Redfield
• Rhodora canadensis L.
• Rhodora congesta Moench

Characteristics

Growth habit

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

In the US and Canada

Canada: native, Lower 48 states: native, St. Pierre and Miquelon: native

Toxicity: Slight, as listed by the USDA PLANTS Database (2025-05-29). USDA rates how toxic a plant is to people or livestock; it is not a pet-safety rating, so ask a vet or poison line if a pet or child ate it.

Plant problems

• Notches in rhododendron leaves: causes and fixesNotches in rhododendron leaves usually mean root weevils. Learn how to spot them, remove adults, and check for root damage.
• Rhododendron leaves curling in cold weatherRhododendron leaves often curl naturally in cold weather. Learn how to spot normal winter rolling, prevent drying, and recognize damage.

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