Catawba Rhododendron


Botanical Name Rhododendron catawbiense
Plant Type Broadleaf evergreen shrub
Mature Size 2.5–3 m (8–10 ft) tall × 2.5–3 m (8–10 ft) wide
Hardiness Zones 
4–8 (hardy in Ontario)
Native Area Eastern United States


  • Spring: Produces large clusters of purple flowers.

  • Summer: Dense, glossy green foliage holds structure.

  • Autumn: Evergreen foliage remains lush.

  • Winter: Stays green year-round, providing landscape presence.