Rhododendron maximum is a species of Rhododendron native to the Appalachians of eastern North America, from Alabama north to coastal Nova Scotia. Its common names include great laurel, [2] …

Large, alternate, simple dark green and leathery with a smooth margin and rust covered hairs on the undersides. They can range from 4 to 8 inches long. The bark is thin, smooth and light brown on …

Rhododendron maximum, commonly called rosebay rhododendron or great laurel, is a large, upright, loose, multi-stemmed, late-blooming, evergreen shrub that is native to North America from Ontario …

Feb 27, 2024 · Rhododendron maximum is a hardy evergreen rhododendron native to the northeastern U.S. and abundant in the Great Smoky Mountains. It's a multi-stemmed shrub frequently found …

Blooming later than most large-leaved rhododendrons, Rhododendron maximum (Great Laurel) is a large, upright branching, evergreen shrub boasting showy trusses of 16 to 24 delicate white to …

Rhododendron maximum is the largest rhododendron native to north America, typically reaching a mature height of 15', but it has been known to grow up to 30' under exceptionally favorable conditions.

TAXONOMY: The scientific name of great laurel is Rhododendron maximum L. (Ericaceae) [15, 41, 44, 61, 92, 108, 126].

It is a vigorous grower (to 12' tall) that offers reddish stems and dark green foliage. 'Leachii' (also known as var. leachii) - This form features leaves that are smaller than typical with deeply wavy margins. …

Great-laurel or rosebay rhododendron is a loose, open, broadleaf evergreen with multiple-trunks, upright branching, and the largest leaves of all native rhododendrons.

Rhododendron maximum L. N. great rosebay. CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT; unusual distribution with several well-known disjunct populations in the northern New England states. Evergreen to deciduous …