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More Information: Rhododendron viridescens


R. 'viridescens' 
  Photo by: William Spohn

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Funnel-campanulate, pale to greenish yellow, sometimes tinged red or pink. Inflorescence 3-6 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason to Very Late

Foliage Description:  Leaves obovate to elliptic, up to 2½" long.

Plant Habit:  Broadly upright, compact small shrub

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Trichoclada

Geographical Origin:  China (SE Tibet)

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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