Rhododendron
'Maxecat'
Maxecat Rhododendron
Family |
Ericaceae |
Genus |
Rhododendron |
Cultivar |
'Maxecat' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
5 - 8 |
Height |
1.2 - 1.8 m |
Spread |
0.9 - 1.5 m |
Pests |
Susceptible to many insect and disease pests, including canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealy bugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips and whitefly. However, a healthy plant in the proper environment in good soil with proper care should have limited problems. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Flower Description |
Showy, pink in colour. |
Notable Specimens |
Niagra Parks Botanical Garden, Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada. |