Rhododendron grande, Silver Rhododendron

Rhododendron grande, Silver RhododendronUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7 ish Native Range: HImalayan mountains. Soil: Well drained, low pH. Light: Sun to bright shade. The plants are in 50% shade; it's too hot for them here to be in full sun. Height in the Garden: Up to 45' in the wild. In the garden? I don't know; probably won't reach its full potential. Can easily be maintained to your preferred height with judicious pruning. Attributes: Has silver abaxial leaf surfaces, new growth comes out

Many cultivars available with varying leaf shapes

faginea makes a fantastic bonsai as evidenced by Mauro Stemberger

probably won't reach its full potential

This tree will back bud prolifically

faginea is also a choice oak species for California gardens and landscapes

Features pachyderm like bark

Attributes: Madden group Rhododendrons typically have medium to large white to light colored

I believe it'll be much shorter than that in cultivation

making it an excellent choice for bonsai

I am very proud to be offering this species

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It is in fact an excellent species for bonsai and a stupendous example was featured recently at the 2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo