| 1–3 | — | $55.00 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 4-9 | 5% off | $52.25 ea |
| 10-19 | 10% off | $49.50 ea |
| 20+ | 15% off | $46.75 ea |
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Rhododendron 'PJM Elite Star'
Choose PJM Elite Star Rhododendron for a compact, cold-hardy evergreen foundation shrub with strong spring color; the tradeoff is that it is not a privacy plant and needs the right soil to look good.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | It gives strong spring color and clean evergreen structure without taking over the planting. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in at a steady pace, but it is not the shrub to buy for instant size. |
| Maintenance | B | It needs little pruning, but soil drainage and acidity matter. |
| Deer Resistance | D | Rhododendrons can be browsed where deer pressure is regular. |
| Small Space Fit | A- | Its compact, rounded habit works well near entries, walks, and smaller beds. |
| Screening Value | C | It provides year-round mass, but it is too low and rounded for real privacy. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend PJM Elite Star for front-of-house plantings where customers want evergreen structure, spring bloom, and a shrub that will not overwhelm the bed.
| Mature Height | 4 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8a |
| Spacing | 3.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, mounding, dense |
Yes, and the leaves can take on burgundy winter color.
Light shaping after bloom is fine, but avoid hard pruning.
Acidic, well-drained soil is the big requirement.
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SKU:PGNE-36011
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I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
