Rhododendron kawakamii

Also Known As

Vireya Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-5'
W: 1'-4'

planting zones

8b-11

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Rhododendron kawakamii plant details

Rhododendron kawakamii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron kawakamii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, vireya, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron kawakamii

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf and compact evergreen shrub with small obovate and smooth green leaves. The small but interesting yellow flowers are bell-shaped with widely flaring lobes. An unusual and relatively hardy species requiring excellent drainage. Found only on the island of Taiwan where it occurs as an epiphyte in rain forest from 6,000 to 8,500 ft.

By: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

J [Terrestrial Epiphytic] Taiwan (Central Mountains). Collected in the wild John Patrick. 1,800–2,200m, 5,900–7,100'. A compact shrub of neat appearance. Blooms once a year with many small yellow flowers. The only Vireya from the island of Taiwan.