Rhododendron xanthostephanum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 2'-6'

planting zones

8a-9b

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Rhododendron xanthostephanum plant details

Rhododendron xanthostephanum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron xanthostephanum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, distinctive bark, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron xanthostephanum

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a bushy, smaller-growing species with stunning, smooth, mahogany bark. The distinct narrow leaves are a lovely, silvery-scaly and olive-green in contrast to the small tubular bright yellow flowers which appear in masses in late spring. Grown from seed collected in the wild.