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Description of Rhododendron 'White Bird' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
King Tut x degronianum ssp yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower widely funnel-campanulate, wavy lobes, 2⅛" across, yellowish-white with faint green spots. Held in ball-shaped truss with 14 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
2 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-25°F (-32°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, obtuse apex, cuneate base, 3¾" long, somewhat convex, retained 3 years, dark green, heavy orange indumentum on new leaves that gradually wears off. New leaves have tomentum. Rounded, open habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Hybridizer: |
Pride |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 792 |
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 |