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Description of Rhododendron hancockii |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Widely funnel-shaped, deeply-cut lobes, white with a yellow blotch, fragrant. Inflorescence 1-2 flowered at leaf axil or branch tip. |
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Fragrant: |
Yes |
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Bloom Time: |
Early to Midseason (Different forms may bloom at different times.) |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
6 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
10°F (-12°C) |
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Foliage Description: |
Leaves obovate, acuminate apex, 3⅓" to ⅓" long. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Plant Habit: |
Shrub or small tree |
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Sub Genus: |
Azaleastrum |
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Section: |
Choniastrum |
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Geographical Origin: |
China (S Yunnan) |
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 |
