Rhododendron 'arborescens'

 
Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Tubular, white, often tinged pink, may have a yellow blotch, with reddish-purple style and stamens, fragrant. Inflorescence 3-7 flowered. 

Bloom Time: 

 Late to Very Late 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves ovate or obovate to elliptic, up to 4" long, glossy, deciduous. 

Plant Habit: 

 Tall shrub or small tree 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 7 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Sub Genus: 

 Pentanthera 

Section: 

 Pentanthera 

Sub Section: 

 Pentanthera 

Geographical Origin: 

 E N America (Pennsylvania to Georgia and Alabama) 

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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