Rhododendron mucronatum var. mucronatum

R. mucronatum 
Photo source: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Widely funnel-shaped, about 1½" across, white, unmarked. Inflorescence 1-3 flowered. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early 

Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 

 3 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F (-21°C)

Foliage Description: 

 Leaves ovate-lanceolate, up to 1½" long. 

Plant Habit: 

 Upright, spreading shrub. 

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Sub Genus: 

 Tsutsusi 

Section: 

 Tsutsui 

Sub Section: 

  

Geographical Origin: 

 Cultivated origin, either albino form of var ripense or a hybrid. 

Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate
and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.

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