Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Ledodendron [2468]

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Family: Ericaceae

family_ja: ツツジ

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description_en: Bigeneric hybrid genus of one evergreen shrub, a cross between Rhododendron trichostomum and Ledum glandulosum var. columbianum, with characteristics intermediate between those of its parents. It is grown for its lance-shaped, dark green leaves and large, terminal corymbs of tubular flowers. Grow in a woodland garden, or at the front of a shrub border or peat bank; associates well with dwarf rhododendrons.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Take semi-ripe cuttings in early summer.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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