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More Information: Rhododendron 'White Bird'


R. 'White Bird' 
  Photo: Henk Borsje

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-campanulate, wavy lobes, 2⅛" across, yellowish-white with faint green spots. Held in ball-shaped truss with 14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, obtuse apex, cuneate base, 3¾" long, somewhat convex, retained 3 years, dark green, heavy orange indumentum on new leaves that gradually wears off. New leaves have tomentum. Rounded, open habit.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -25°F  ( -32°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     King Tut x degronianum ssp yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Pride

Registration Reference:  ARS 792

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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