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More Information: Rhododendron eriocarpum


R. 'eriocarpum' 
  Photo by: Annelie Dau
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  White, Pink, Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Funnel-campanulate, white to purplish pink or red. Inflorescence 1-2 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description:  Leaves obovate to elliptic, up to 1" long, both surfaces hairy.

Plant Habit:  Compact, spreading shrub

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  10°F  ( -12°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Tsutsusi

Section:  Tsutsusi

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Geographical Origin:  S Japan (Kyushu, Yakushima, Ryukyu Islands)

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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