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Pink-shell Azalea. Anne Holmes, artist<\/p><\/div>\n

Rhododendron vaseyi<\/em> is a species of flowering plant in the heath family known by the common name pink-shell azalea. This woody broadleaf evergreen\u2019s genus name derives from the Greek words rhodo<\/em>, which means \u201crose,\u201d and dendron<\/em>, meaning \u201ctree.\u201d This deciduous shrub is in the Ericaceae<\/em> (blueberry) family that is native only to the mountains of North Carolina and Massachusetts.
\nIt is commonly found growing near bogs and streams in acidic, moist and wet substrates. The flowers are distinctive in that they appear before the new leaves do in spring. Flowers lack the tube of most azaleas, and range in color from pink to pure white with a yellow throat. Medium-green foliage turns light- to dark-red in fall. It can grow up to 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide and has a rounded irregular habit.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Events<\/strong>
\nWoody Plants, with Ron Lance<\/strong>
\nSunday, April 7, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.<\/strong>
\nThis outdoor class will be a 2-hour walk focusing on the natural history of native plants seen within the Garden. The diversity of tree and shrub species in the area will afford plenty of opportunity for elaboration of their linkage to wildlife, humans and environment. Always associated are identification clues to the plants\u2019 recognition.<\/p>\n

All About Our Native Bees, with Brannen Basham<\/strong>
\nMonday, April 8, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.<\/strong>
\nHundreds of bee species are native to our Western North Carolina mountains. Pollen is their only source of protein; that\u2019s why they actively\u2014not accidentally\u2014collect it. No wonder bees are considered the best pollinators in the temperate world! This class explores their life cycles, nesting habits and floral preferences.<\/p>\n

Botanical Gardens, located at 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd, is a non-profit organization housing a collection of plants native to the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated and memberships are encouraged. Membership benefits include a discount of 10 percent on purchases in the Gift Shop, an extensive collection of gardening books in the Cole Library that members can check out (reference collection not included), our quarterly New Leaf newsletter, and tours and programs at a reduced rate. Gardens are open daily from sunup to sundown, and the Gift Shop, with garden-themed items and books, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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