R. forestii var. repens x R. 'Noyo Chief' Size:1 Gallon Size

R. forestii var. repens x R. 'Noyo Chief' Size:1 Gallon SizeExtra glossy foliage sets this new rhododendron hybrid apart. Red flowers come out in April into May. One of the best foliage rhododendrons we grow.

and has more chromosomes

The fine soft foliage lends itself to be used for contrast against the coarser foliage of conifers and deciduous azaleas

even though the name suggests otherwise

Because of their extremely slow growth

In fall the tree goes back to bright red with some orange shading

and will not exceed its space

We would estimate that you can plan on the tree to be between 10-15 ft tall ultimately

on plants that will be 12 inches tall and 24 inches wide over time

The flower heads are long lasting

The 'Pendula' form is a broom with tremendous character and will end up being a interesting sculptural element in your garden

This unusual plant will grow in layers over itself with the new foliage a very light green…almost white while the older growth is a silver blue

Deciduous and hardy to USDA zone 4