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More Information: Rhododendron trichostomum


R. 'trichostomum' 
  Photo by: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color:  White, Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Narrowly tubular with spreading lobes, white to rose, small flowers in dense trusses.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves linear to oblanceolate, up to 1¼" long, lower surface pale brown.

Plant Habit:  Dwarf shrub, rangy when young

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Pogonanthum

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Geographical Origin:  China (N and NW Yunnan, SW and C Sichuan)

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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