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R. keiskei

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Synonyms
R. laticostum (Ingram)
R. subnikomontanum
R. trichocalyx (Ingram)
Subgenus Rhododendron
Section Rhododendron
Subsection Triflora
In cultivation since 1908
First Described 1866 (Miq.)
Origin Japan from Yakushima to Central Japan 600-1850 meter
Habitat terrestrial
10 Year Height ?
Mature Wild Height 250 cm. (8ft.)
Bloom Time early midseason
Flower widely funnel-shaped
Predominant Colour yellow
Leaves oblong-lanceolate
Winter Foliage evergreen
Hardiness H4
Extra Information The name 'keiskei' commemorates the Japanese botanist Ito Keisuke (1803-1900). Rh. keiskei is a very variable species. Some specimens from very high altitude are dwarf-rhododendrons like var ozawae (formerly var cordifolia) and its cultivar 'Yaku Fairy' barely 6 inches tall Taller forms can reach as much as 10 feet. There are a lot of cultivar and species names probably all about the same specimen.
Photo By:
Jim Willhite
Date:
14 April, 2012
Location:
Jenkins Arboretum, Devon, PA, USA
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Photo By:
Garth Wedemire
Date:
16 April, 2005
Location:
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way, Washington, USA
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Photo By:
Jens Birck
Date:
15 May, 2006
Location:
Kastrup, Denmark
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Hank Helm
Date:
Location:
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way, WA, USA
Description:
keiskei 'Yaku Fairy'
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Photo By:
Everard Daniel
Date:
31 March, 2004
Location:
Leonardslee/Loder Plants, Sussex, UK
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Photo By:
Jens Birck
Date:
04 May, 2000
Location:
Kastrup, Denmark
Description:
R. keiskei cw.
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Photo By:
Coen Zonneveld
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Location:
Diepenveen, Netherlands
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Photo By:
Herman Van Ree
Date:
02 December, 2009
Location:
Nunspeet, Netherlands