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More Information: Rhododendron chrysodoron


R. 'chrysodoron' 
  Photo by: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Campanulate, bright yellow. Truss holds 3-6 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Very Early to Early

Foliage Description:  Leaves oblong-elliptic, up to 3½" long.

Plant Habit:  Upright or bushy shrub

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  15°F  ( -9°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Boothia

Geographical Origin:  N Burma, China (W Yunnan)

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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