Rhododendron

Ericaceae

Growth Habit

Shrub

Description

Plants to 2.5' in height; hardy to -25 degrees F.; early bloooming; ARS rating 4/3. Small, shapely plantreaching 4' (1.2 m) in 20 years. Leaves narrow and pointed, 2" (5 cm) long, bronze in winter. Flowersbisque yellow streaked and blotched with salmon borne in abundant clusters. (G. Guy Nearing, 1972). A. E. (ARS) 1973.

Source of plant

Leach Research Station, Jim Fry, Kellygreen Rhododendron Nursery

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

growth habit