Pacific rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum) is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with grayish-brown bark. The thick leathery leaves are dark green and whorled at the tip of branches. The bell shaped flowers are light to rose pink and 2 to 4 centimeters long. They are found in large loose clusters at the end of the branches. The fruit is a small brown five part capsule. The CPP four letter code for this species is RHMA.
This species is currently monitored at Redwood National Park.
Download the USA-NPN datasheet for Rhododendron macrophyllum here.
Download the CPP species profile for Rhododendron macrophyllum here.
For additional information about this species, visit these pages:
Rhododendron macrophyllum on the USA-NPN website
