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Description of Rhododendron canescens |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Tubular funnel-shaped, pale to deep pink, rarely white, tube often deeper colored than the lobes, fragrant. Inflorescence 6-19 flowered. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description: |
Leaves ovate or obovate to elliptic, up to 3½" long, deciduous. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Plant Habit: |
Tall shrub or small tree |
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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 (Coastal Plain N Carolina to Florida to Texas) |
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 |
