Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Emerald Ice' Ericaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Kellygreen Nursery

Description

Plants reach 5' in height with exceptionally attractive foliage that is such a dark green as to appear almost black with contrasting golden-bronze petioles; flowers are creamy-white, flat-faced, held in very erect trusses, effective in late-season.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

winter interest, leaf color