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Ericaceae
Mountain, Piedmont
District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Medium Shrub, Small/Medium Tree (Understory)
15 - 20ft
10 - 15ft
Pink, White
Capsule; Brown, Red
Partial Sun, Shade
Loamy
Moist, Wet
May - August
evergreen
cool mountain slopes, moist woods, sheltered coves and ravines, along creeks
needs space; may form dense thicket; when in full bloom, a rhododendron-covered slope is beautiful. Frequently cultivated for ornament. The hard wood may be used for tool handles, decorative objects, and fuel.
