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More Information: Rhododendron mucronatum var. mucronatum


R. 'mucronatum' 
  Photo by: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Widely funnel-shaped, about 1½" across, white, unmarked. Inflorescence 1-3 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description:  Leaves ovate-lanceolate, up to 1½" long.

Plant Habit:  Upright, spreading shrub.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Tsutsusi

Section:  Tsutsui

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Geographical Origin:  Cultivated origin, either albino form of var ripense or a hybrid.

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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