Re: Rhododendrons for dry areas?

Nan Sterman wrote:

> Can anyone recommend a rhododendron that I can grow in sandy soil, beneath
> a huge Pine tree in an area that gets only moderate water?
>


i went to bay laurel nursery's twice a year open house last weekend and
they had some pretty amazing plants

they are wholesale growers of rhododedrons in scotts valley, california
i have their "variety reference guide" which says they feature
"varieties that we have found to be suitable to our climate"
the 12 acre nursery is in the hills about 7 miles north of santa cruz
the plants are grown amongst redwoods, pines, oaks, laurels and open space
were winter temps dip into the 'teens' and summers can be in the upper 90's
exposure is varied from full sun to very shady

in addition to rhodies, they grow companion ornamentals and deciduous trees
they welcome retail customers but ask that you call ahead as
they are production oriented and have minimal on site sales representatives


bay laurel nursery                              phone 831-438-3999
p o box 66595                                     fax     831-438-0779
scotts valley, ca   95067

hope this reference helps you

nancy
in santa cruz, ca
where the sun is sparkling on the monterey bay
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