진달래 '코넬 핑크'

 

진달래 '코넬 핑크'

 

-Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink'

 

 

 

 

 

	과명 Ericaceae (진달래과) 속명 Rhododendron (진달래속) 전체학명 -Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink' 추천명 진달래 '코넬 핑크' 이명 외국명

 

 

 

Rhododendron mucronulatum, commonly called Korean rhododendron is noted for its unusual (for rhododendrons) deciduous habit and for its early spring flowering period. It is native to Korea, Japan and northern China. It is a dense, upright, deciduous shrub which typically grows to a mature height of 4-8' tall and as wide. Flowers bloom in clusters at the branch tips in early spring (late March to early April in St. Louis) before the foliage emerges. This is perhaps the earliest blooming of the many species of cultivated rhododendrons. Elliptic, medium green leaves (to 3" long) are, as the species name suggests, mucronate (have sharp, pointed tips). Leaves turn interesting shades of yellow and red in fall.

Genus name comes from the Greek words rhodo meaning rose and dendron meaning tree. Transferred from the Greek name for Nerium oleander.

Specific epithet means with sharp, pointed tips for the leaves.

'Cornell Pink' features clear pink flowers, with no hints of purple or lavender.  

  

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