Rhododendron lepidostylum

R. lepidostylum 
Photo source: 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 

Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 

 2 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F (-21°C)

Foliage Description: 

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

Plant Habit: 

 Compact flat-topped shrub 

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Sub Genus: 

 Rhododendron 

Section: 

 Rhododendron 

Sub Section: 

 Trichoclada 

Geographical Origin: 

 China (SW Yunnan) 

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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