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Dwarf Golden Rhododendron
Rhododendron aureum
55.1115, 166.194
Field Notes
Description:
A small rhododendron growing up to 600mm but I never saw one more than 300mm and out on the tundra usually about 200mm high and often prostrate. Bright green leathery leaves about 1-4 inches long, bright cream through yellow trumpet shaped flowers growing in clusters of 3-8. The name Aureum refers to the gold colour of the flowers.
Habitat:
These plants seen growing on mixed tundra and crowberry fields on Bering Island in the Commander Island group. They are found in eastern Siberia, and are usual in Kamchatka.
Notes:
A very hardy and slow growing plant. Can survive well under snow, and down to -15 degrees F. In 10 years it can reach up to 2 feet high. This species has some medicinal properties and has been widely hybridized for horticultural and ornamental use. But this plant you are looking at is the real thing!
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