Rhododendron macabeanum is a rhododendron of the section Ponticum, which is native to Northeastern India. This is a shrub or a small tree, which has a relatively erect aspect, and which is most interesting for semi-shaded and shaded expositions.
This rhododendron, which has both ornamental leaves and flowers, is relatively frost hardy, and will withstand cold temperatures down to about 10°F. (-12°C)
The leaves are evergreen, glossy dark green and are up to 12-16 in, (30-45cm) with a white indumentum on the lower side. The new leaves are light grey-green and are bordered with colored bracts.
Flowers are pale yellow to bright yellow, with red traces. They bloom in early to mid-spring.
Rhododendron macabeanum requiert les expositions suivantes : ombre,mi-ombre Like most rhododendrons, this species needs an acidic soil.
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Category - tree, shrub
Dimensions
Height 13.50 m
Width 5.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -12.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -5.0 °C
Exposure - shade, partial shade
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : yellow, purple
Propagation - other, cutting, grafting Rhododendron macabeanum can be propagated by cuttings or air layers.
Toxicity Warning, this plant contains toxic parts.
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