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More Information: Rhododendron molle ssp japonicum


R. 'molle ssp japonicum' 
  Photo: William Spohn

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Broadly funnel shaped, yellow, orange, red or salmon-pink.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage / Habit Description:  Leaves ovate or obovate to elliptic, up to 5" long, deciduous. Upright, non-stoloniferous shrub.

Deciduous or Evergreen:   Deciduous

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Sub Genus:  Pentanthera

Section:  Pentanthera

Sub Section:  Pentanthera

Geographical Origin:  Japan (Kyushu to Hokkaido)

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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