Rhododendron burmanicum

R. burmanicum 
Photo source: Hans Eiberg

Predominant Flower Color: 

Yellow 

Flower / Truss Description: 

Funnel campanulate, 1" to 2" long, cream to yellow or greenish yellow, outside scaly, sometimes fragrant. Truss holds 4-6 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

Yes sometimes 

Bloom Time: 

Early Midseason 

Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

15°F (-9°C)

Foliage Description: 

Leaves obovate or oblong-obovate, up to 3" long, dark or bright green, scaly. 

Plant Habit: 

Usually compact, straggly in shade 

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

Sub Genus: 

Rhododendron 

Section: 

Rhododendron 

Sub Section: 

Maddenia 

Geographical Origin: 

SW Burma 

Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate
and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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