Rhododendron eastmanii is commonly called the May-white azalea.
It is found only in South Carolina.
It is a newer species, being named by Kron and Creel in 1999.
There are 60 documented locations of this azalea in the wild.
It is commonly found on steep slopes, usually facing northeast.
They were also commonly found near streams.
The pH of the soil they grow in varied from 4.6 to 6.8.
The soil was composed of 65% to 90% sand, depending on location.
This species flowers in May and has white petals, normally with a yellow blotch.
Rhododendron eastmanii is commonly called the May-white azalea. It is found only in South Carolina. It is a newer species, being named by Kron and Creel in 1999. There are 60 documented locations of this azalea in the wild. It is commonly found on steep slopes, usually facing northeast. They were also commonly found near streams. The pH of the soil they grow in varied from 4.6 to 6.8. The soil was composed of 65% to 90% sand, depending on location. This species flowers in May and has white petals, normally with a yellow blotch.
North American azaleas