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Description of Rhododendron nakaharae

R. nakaharae 
Photo by: Boris Bauer

Predominate Flower Color: 

Red 

 Flower / Truss Description: 

Funnel-campanulate, brick-red to rose red. Inflorescence 2-3 flowered. 

Fragrant: 

No  

Bloom Time: 

Late to Very Late 

Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

-5°F (-21°C)

Foliage Description: 

Leaves elliptic to elliptic-obovate, up to½" long, both surfaces hairy. 

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 

Plant Habit: 

Prostrate shrub, creeping and very compact 

Sub Genus: 

Tsutsusi 

Section: 

Tsutsusi 

Sub Section: 

 

Geographical Origin: 

N Taiwan 

 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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