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More Information: Rhododendron tomentosum


R. 'tomentosum' 
  Photo by: Chris Klapwijk

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Tiny white flowers in dense clusters.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves linear to narrowly elliptic-oblong,½" to 1" long, margins recurved, dense rusty indumentum.

Plant Habit:  Upright bushy shrub

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Ledum

Geographical Origin:  

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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