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Description of Rhododendron cumberlandense |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Orange, Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Funnel shaped, orange to red, sometimes yellow, fragrant. Inflorescence 3-7 flowered. |
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Fragrant: |
Yes slightly |
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Bloom Time: |
Late to Very Late |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description: |
Leaves ovate or obovate to elliptic, up to 3" long, deciduous. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Plant Habit: |
Low shrub, often stoloniferous |
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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 (mountains, Kentucky to Georgia) |
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 |
