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. |
Photographs
Rhododendron burmanicum, form, Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Rhododendron burmanicum, leaf, Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Rhododendron burmanicum, flower, Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Rhododendron burmanicum, flower, Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.