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Description of Rhododendron dichroanthum ssp. septentrionale |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Yellow |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Tubular campanulate, yellow to yellow flushed pink. Lax truss holds 3-8 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason to Late |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description: |
Leaves narrowly elliptic, smaller than other subspecies, whitish to fawn indumentum. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Plant Habit: |
Spreading, usually compact |
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Sub Genus: |
Hymenanthes |
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Section: |
Ponticum |
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Sub Section: |
Neriiflora |
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Geographical Origin: |
NE Burma, China (NW 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 |