Description
Rhododendron pilosum (syn Menziesia pilosa) H&J#061 This is a rarely offered or even cultivated deciduous species native to forests and mountain slopes in eastern North America. The former genus Menziesia was recently “lumped ” into the genus Rhododendron based upon DNA studies but the two genera are quite different morphologically – at least floristically. This species features oval leaves that are somewhat hairy with decent fall color if grown in a bright enough location. The small, bell-shaped flowers are in pendant, loose clusters and range in color from greenish-red to yellowish-white, often with a flush of red. Best in sun or light shade. Grown from seed collected wild by RSBG staff in the southern Appalachian Mts. (-15?R12) RSBG#151sd2022 $12.00-B
Additional Information:
Featured Icons: Fall Color
Catalog Section: DWARF AND SMALLER-GROWING SPECIES
Collector Num : H&J#061
RSBG : RSBG
Seedlot for Catalogs : 151sd2022
Cultural Ratings : (0R12)