Species: Rhododendron yakushimanum

Rhododendron yakushimanum

Yakushima Rhododendron

Found on Course Walks

Broad-leaved Evergreens

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

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

Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet

Height: 3' high by 10' spread in 20 years

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: Rounded, compact, dense growth

Ornamental 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.

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Requires acid (pH 5.0 to 7.0)

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Lace bug and those associated with the genus.

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

Native to Japan.

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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