Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Chionoides'
Ericaceae
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection
Source of plant
Cornell Botanic Gardens, Weston Nurseries
Description
To 4' in height; hardy to -10 degrees F.; mid to late season blooming; ARS rating 3/4/4. Flowers white with yellow centers, held in dome-shaped trusses. Plants broad and dense with attractive narrow foliage. Tolerant of sun and cold. (J. Waterer, prior to 1883).
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
notable texture, foliage characteristics, winter interest