Western Azalea

Description:

Rhododendron occidentale is a shrub growing to 5 m tall. The leaves are deciduous, 3-9 cm long and 1-3 cm broad. The flowers are 3.5-5 cm diameter, with five lobes on the corolla; color varies from white to pink, often with a yellow blotch.

Habitat:

Azalea State Natural Reserve is a state nature reserve of California, USA, dedicated to the western azalea (Rhododendron occidentale). These pink and white flowers bloom in profusion each April and May.