Rhododendrons are evergreen shrubs. When planning to plant them in our landscape, it's important to know just how fast rhododendrons grow.

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The growth rate of rhododendrons is dependent on the unique cultivar that you are actually growing.

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Some rhododendrons are slow growers, and will only grow a foot in ten years. Others are faster growing and will grow up to seven feet in ten years.

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As well, the ideal growth rate of a rhododendron will depend on the growing conditions in the location where the rhododendron plant has been planted.

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The American Rhododendron Society is a great resource of information on rhododendrons, and can help to identify growth rates for different cultivars.

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If you plant a rhododendron in the ideal spot, it will grow to the best size according to it’s species or variety potential.

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The best place to plant a rhododendron is in an area where it will get morning sun and afternoon shade.

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Planting in a sheltered location will help prevent dehydration of the leaves from strong winds.

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Rhododendrons grow best in an area that gets some sun, however also gets some shade during the hottest part of the day, especially in warmer areas.

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Rhododendrons do best in well drained acidic soil which is high in organic matter. You can easily amend your soil to provide for your rhododendron’s needs.

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The roots of a rhododendron are relatively shallow, and require regular moisture and watering to maintain a healthy plant.

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By giving your rhododendrons great growing conditions you will be giving them a great head start to reach their maximum growth patterns in a timely manner.

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Knowing in advance the maximum yearly growth expected for any given rhododendron is wise in planning the placement of your rhododendrons.

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For more information about how fast rhododendrons grow, be sure to check out the tutorial!

For more information, see the tutorial!