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More Information: Rhododendron canescens


R. 'canescens' 
  Photo: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Funnel shaped, pale to deep pink, rarely white.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage / Habit Description:  Leaves ovate or obovate to elliptic, up to 3½" long, deciduous. Tall shrub or small tree.

Deciduous or Evergreen:   Deciduous

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Sub Genus:  Pentanthera

Section:  Pentanthera

Sub Section:  Pentanthera

Geographical Origin:  E N America (Coastal Plain N Carolina to Florida to Texas)

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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