Woody Plants Database - Rhododendron yakushimanum
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Woody Plants Database - Rhododendron yakushimanum
Woody Plants Database [http://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu] 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 1 4 7 10 2 3 5 6 8 9 11 12 1 Woody Plants Database [http://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu] 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 2 Woody Plants Database [http://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu] 3