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More Information: Rhododendron brachycarpum ssp. brachycarpum


R. 'brachycarpum' 
  Photo by: Rhododendron Species Foundation (ac75-132)

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Broadly funnel shaped, white to pink, spotted brown to green.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description:  Leaves oblong to obovate, up to 6" long, thin, compacted grayish to fawn indumentum.

Plant Habit:  Rounded and compact

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Hymenanthes

Section:  Ponticum

Sub Section:  Pontica

Geographical Origin:  Japan, Korea

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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