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Rhododendron brachycarpum

Species, Subs. Pontica sun or medium shade, rich, acid soi. The size after 10 years is 300 cm. The flower colour is light pink. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is May - June.

This plant belongs in group A5 : about 2 m high and about as wide, leaves always ovate, flowertrusses of various shapes

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Rhododendronpark Bremen

Date taken : 02.06.1988

Family : Ericaceae

© first picture : Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : acid soil
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 2 and 3 meter
width approx : between 2 and 3 meter
flower colour : cream
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : flowers scented lightly
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : completely hardy