Rhododendron burmanicum (Rhododendron)
Botanical Information
Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Rhododendron |
Species | burmanicum |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | South west Myanmar. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 2 m |
Spread | 2 m |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | September, October, November |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | It is a small to medium sized evergreen shrub growing to 2 m x 2 m. |
Shape | Loose open shrub (informal). |
Landscape | Informal hedge. Will provide a beautiful display of cream to yellow or greenish yellow flowers which are very appealing. |
Propagation | Seeds germinate easily without any special treatment to break dormancy. Cuttings should be treated with alcohol for 5 seconds, placed in a well drained media and misted. |
Cultivation | Grow in sun to semi-shade in well drained humus rich soil. |
Pests | Vine weevils, white fly, scale insects, caterpillars, aphids and honey fungus. Powdery mildew may be a problem in areas of poor air circulation. |
Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | This species originates in the mountains of south west Myanmar where it grows on the margins of the forest at about 2,700 m. |
Bark/Stem Description | Young stems scaly and slightly bristly. |
Leaf Description | Medium size obovate or oblong-obovate, up to 10 cm long, dark or bright green leaves that appear gold brown due to the scales on both sides. |
Flower Description | Funnel campanulate, 2 - 5 cm long, cream to yellow or greenish yellow, outside scaly, sometimes fragrant. Truss holds 4-6 flowers. |
Fruit Description | The fruit is a dry capsule 1.5-2.5 cm in length, filled with many seeds. |