Scientific name: Rhododendron yakushimanum

Common name:  yak rhododendron

Family name: Ericaceae

Useful cultivars and selections:

USDA hardiness zone: 6

Mature height and spread: 1-1.5m tall and wide

Form: rounded, compact

Water use: moderate.

Soil requirements: well-drained, acidic, humus rich

Leaf arrangement: simple. Alternate. Whorls.

Fall colour: none

Flower/cone/fruit description: white flowers in clusters.

Limitations: looks bad when planted alone.

Suitable uses: used in breeding. Beautiful flowers (pink buds and white flowers). Plant on N or E side of building (no direct summer sun). Heat and drought tolerant.

Quick ID: evergreen. Shrub. Simple. Alternate. Whorls. Silver young foliage. Underside of leaves hairy and peach/orange (very felted and fuzzy). Rounded leaves; concave (unique).