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More Information: Rhododendron lepidostylum


R. 'lepidostylum' 
  Photo by: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Funnel-campanulate, yellow, sometimes spotted orange. Inflorescence 1-3 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves oblong-obovate to oval, up to 1¾" long, margins bristly , upper surface glaucous.

Plant Habit:  Compact flat-topped shrub

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Trichoclada

Geographical Origin:  China (SW Yunnan)

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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