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Description of Rhododendron prunifolium |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Orange, Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Funnel-shaped, 1½" to 2" across, usually orange-red to vivid red, occasionally light orange. Inflorescence holds 4-7 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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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 Description: |
Leaves elliptic to obovate, up to 6" long, medium green, deciduous. Upright, spreading, open growth habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Plant Habit: |
Non-stoloniferous shrub |
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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 |
