Azalea

E703917

Azalea is a popular ornamental flowering shrub in the Rhododendron genus, known for its vibrant spring blooms and use in gardens and landscaping.

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Observed surface forms (2)

Surface form Occurrences
Azaleas 1
Satsuki azalea 1

Statements (46)

Predicate Object
instanceOf flowering shrub
garden plant
ornamental plant
class Magnoliopsida
contains toxic compounds
division Magnoliophyta
family Ericaceae NERFINISHED
genus Rhododendron NERFINISHED
hasCharacteristic often evergreen or deciduous foliage
prefers acidic soil
shade-tolerant
shallow root system
showy clusters of flowers
vibrant spring blooms
hasFlowerColor orange
pink
purple
red
white
hasFloweringSeason spring
hasGrowthForm multi-stemmed shrub
hasLeafPersistence deciduous
evergreen
hasLeafType simple leaves
hasTypicalHeight 0.5–3 meters
isCultivatedFor landscape use
ornamental value
showy flowers
isNativeTo Asia NERFINISHED
Europe NERFINISHED
North America NERFINISHED
isPartOf Rhododendron genus
isSubjectOf azalea festivals in various regions
isToxicTo humans if ingested
pets if ingested
isUsedIn foundation plantings
gardens
landscaping
shrub borders
woodland gardens
kingdom Plantae
order Ericales NERFINISHED
prefersLight partial shade
requires acidic pH
consistent moisture
well-drained soil

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Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan hasFlower Azalea
subject surface form: Kashiwa
Nakano hasFlower Azalea
Yokkaichi hasMunicipalFlower Azalea
this entity surface form: Satsuki azalea
Albert Moore notableWork Azalea
subject surface form: Albert Joseph Moore
this entity surface form: Azaleas