Rhododendron arboreum CC7403 (Species Rhododendron) Perennials and Bulbs but shade them from the

but shade them from the hottest part of the day

Attributes:  Evergreen in warmer climates

Notes:  Brought back from the central highlands of Taiwan in 1999

Numerous small purple-chocolate colored flowers aging to yellowish tones

Introduced in 1992 by Werner Frosch

Rhododendron arboreum CC7403 (Species Rhododendron) Perennials and Bulbs but shade them from theFamily: Ericaceae Zone: 7 9 Natural Range: Borderlands of Central Tibet Soil: Moist, humus rich, well drained Light: Sun, part sun Height: 25' 50' Bloom Time: May to June Attributes: Evergreen. Narrow, dark green leaves with white or silvery indumentum. Deep crimson scarlet to rose flowers. Notes: The subsection Arborea makes a splendid and long lived garden plant. In the wild R. arboreum is a very widespread and variable species. Pot Size: 2 Gallon