TREE-LIKE AND BIG-LEAF RHODODENDRON SPECIES

A well-known and justifiably popular species. One of the best all-around horticultural species in the genus. The rounded blue-green evergreen leaves contrast nicely with the smooth and peeling, tan to reddish bark and red bell-shaped flowers on a multi-stemmed small tree. These are grown from hand-pollinated seed produced here in the garden. Best in light shade but tolerant of sun if not allowed to dry out. This denizen of the eastern Himalaya is a gorgeous plant with year-round appeal.