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Description of R. prunifolium |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Orange, Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Tubular funnel-shaped, 1½" to 2" across, orange-red to deep red, occasionally light orange. Inflorescence 4-5 flowered. |
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Bloom Time: |
Very Late |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-10°F (-23°C) |
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Foliage /Habit Description: |
Leaves elliptic to obovate, up to 6" long, deciduous. Slender shrub. |
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Deciduous or Evergreen: |
Deciduous |
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Sub Genus: |
Pentanthera |
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Section: |
Pentanthera |
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Sub Section: |
Pentanthera |
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Geographical Origin: |
E N America (Georgia, Alabama) |
Note: Bloom time and 10 year
height information are approximate and can vary dependent on local climate and
soil conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate guideline.
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American Rhododendron Society |
