• 9 years ago
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• Author: Ayishah Chui
• Tags: Ericaceae, Native to Japan, Semi-evergreen, Shrub, Week 09

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Common Name —— rhododendron kiusianum
Family —————— Ericaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 6 – 9
Form ——————— spreading shrub
Height/Spread ——– 0.3 – 1.0 m / 1.0 – 1.5 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained; acidic
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— semi-evergreen; glossy green; alternate; perfect edges; brown hair on back
Flower —————— April – June; pink, red, purple
Limitation ————- no in particular
Use ———————– at border or in planter
ID ————————- hair on leaves; fat terminal of branch; small auxiliary buds