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Description of Rhododendron erosum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Tubular campanulate, rose-pink to crimson. Truss holds 10-15 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early to Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
5°F (-15°C) |
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Foliage Description: |
Leaves obovate to oval, up to 6" long, copper to plum color when young. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Plant Habit: |
Fairly compact shrub or small tree |
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Sub Genus: |
Hymenanthes |
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Section: |
Ponticum |
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Sub Section: |
Barbata |
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Geographical Origin: |
China (S Tibet), Bhutan |
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 |
