Woody Plants Database - Rhododendron yakushimanum

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Species: Rhododendron
yakushimanum
Yakushima Rhododendron
Cultivars
Several cultivars exist for this species. Below is a selection that represents the range of varieties
available however this list is not exhaustive.
'Aloha', 'Anuschka', 'Bambi', 'Bambino', 'Barbarella', 'Birthday Girl', 'Caroline Allbrook', 'Dopey', 'Festivo',
'Glanzblatt', 'Titian Beauty', 'Yaku Angel'
Ornamental Characteristics
Environmental Characteristics
Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet
Light: Part shade
Height: 3' high by 10' spread in 20
years
Hardy To Zone: 5a
Leaves: Evergreen
Salt Tolerance:
Shape: Rounded, compact, dense
growth
Environmental Other: Tomentose
underside to leaves causes this
rhododendron to stand apart from other
species. A slow growing rhododendron with
beautiful rose buds, opening to prolific
white and pink flowers.
Soil Ph: Requires acid (pH 5.0 to 7.0)
Ornamental Other: Hardy to -5 to
-15 F.
Moisture Tolerance:
Consistently moist, well-drained soil;
Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
Additional Other
Lace bug and those associated
with the genus.
Native to Japan.
Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or
very wet soil
Consistently moist, welldrained soil
Occasional periods of dry
soil
Prolonged periods of dry
soil
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Photos
Rhododendron yakushimanum Habit
Rhododendron yakushimanum Leaves
Rhododendron yakushimanum Habit
Rhododendron yakushimanum Habit
Rhododendron yakushimanum Flower
Rhododendron yakushimanum Habit, Flowers
Rhododendron yakushimanum Fruit
Rhododendron yakushimanum Leaves
Rhododendron yakushimanum Bud
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