Rhododendron Species, Makino Rhododendron (Rhododendron makinoi)

The new growth

by plantaholic186 Jun 12, 2008 2:48 AM

The white fuzz on the leaves is indumentum. Leaves start with indumentum on the top, then it wears off. All leaves have indumentum underneath.

by plantaholic186 Apr 24, 2008 9:25 PM

Growing with Cephalotaxus sinensis at Arnold Arboretum, Boston, Zone 6, October 2009.

by massnorth Oct 22, 2009 10:14 PM

Beautiful white felted narrow leaves emerge in spring. Thick with indumentum.

by Weerobin Jun 25, 2014 5:05 PM