R. stenopetalum var. Linearifolium Size:1 gal.

R. stenopetalum var. Linearifolium Size:1 gal.Very thin strap like leaves and flower petals characterize this unusual rhododendron species. The species R. stenopetalum is native to Japan, but this form 'Linearifolium' is not found growing in the wild, so is considered a cultivar. The plant will grow 3ft tall and the same wide, and has a soft and fluffy appearance. Often flowering in late spring and again in autumn. Very unusual and rarely offered. Rare Variety This variety is difficult to find

This species is fairly tender

the tree is only 7 ft tall and 12 ft wide

This white coating wears off by mid summer leaving the leaves very dark-green and lusterous

and is associated with the Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden

are dark-green and glossy

The white flowers are held in tight trusses

sculptural tear drop shape and fine-textured 'mint-green' foliage

Tibet and upper Burma

either in the ground or in containers

they wouldn't last a day

creating a dense carpet of fine

and will grow to be 5-6 ft