what is a rhododendron
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- Rhododendron is an unincorporated community in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. It is located within the Mount Hood Corridor, between Government Camp and Zigzag on U.S. Route 26 (a.k.a. the Mount Hood Scenic Byway). It is one of the communities that make up the Villages at Mount Hood.
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Liriodendron Liriodendron /ˌlaɪriəˈdɛndrən, ˌlɪr-, -ioʊ-/ is a genus of two species of characteristically large deciduous trees in the magnolia family (Magnoliaceae). These trees are widely known by the common name tulip tree or tuliptree for their large flowers superficially resembling tulips.
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- Rhododendron (Rosebay, Azalea) | Scientific Names: Rhododendron spp | Family: Ericaceae. Rhubarb (Pie Plant) | Scientific Names: Rheum rhabarbarium | Family: Polygonaceae. Ribbon Plant (Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree) | Scientific Names: Dracaena spp.
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- FOREWORD Azalea and Rhododendron Culture Both azaleas and rhododendrons belong to the genus Rhododendron, which is in the Ericaceae or heath family. Other members of the heath family include heaths, heathers, blueberries, mountain lau-rel, and andromeda (Pieris).
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Caring For and Planting Rhododendrons Caring For and Planting Rhododendrons. In order to understand the culture of rhododendrons it is helpful to visit mountainous areas where they flourish. If you take a fistful of soil at their roots you will find that it is not dirt, but dead and dying plant debris. The fallen leaves, twigs and flower parts decay into what is called humus.
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- any evergreen or deciduous shrub or tree belonging to the genus Rhododendron, of the heath family, having rounded clusters of showy, pink, purple, or white flowers and oval or oblong leaves. This is the rhododendron ferrugineum, which is not much cultivated in our gardens.
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- Full Definition of RHODODENDRON. : any of a genus (Rhododendron) of widely cultivated shrubs and trees of the heath family with alternate leaves and showy flowers; especially: one with leathery evergreen leaves as distinguished from a deciduous azalea.See rhododendron defined for English-language learners.See rhododendron defined for kids. any of a genus (Rhododendron) of widely cultivated shrubs and trees of the heath family with alternate leaves and showy flowers; especially: one with leathery evergreen leaves as distinguished from a deciduous azalea. See rhododendron defined for English-language learners. See rhododendron defined for kids.
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Rhododendron, Oregon In 1920 the office was renamed Rhododendron because of the large number of rhododendrons growing near there. The community started out as a summer resort colony, but with the increased popularity of skiing, it became a year-round settlement. References
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- Dendrites (from Greek δένδρον déndron, tree) (also dendron) are the branched projections of a neuron that act to propagate the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the cell body, or soma, of the neuron from which the dendrites project.
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Dwarf Rhododendrons R. keiskei 'Dwarf' (dwarf Keisk rhododendron), a dwarf lepidote rhododendron, bears pale yellow 2-inch bell-shaped flowers and has olive-green 2-inch leaves that turn wine red in winter. It is a spreading plant, growing 2 1/2 feet tall and 4 feet wide.R. kiusianum (dwarf azalea) and R. nakaharai (dwarf azalea) are both dwarf azaleas. R. kiusianum blooms while still young, bearing white, pink, rose or purple flowers 1 to 1 1/2 inches across. The shiny 1-inch leaves sometimes turn red in winter.. racemosum 'Dwarf' (dwarf Mayflower rhododendron), a dwarf lepidote rhododendron, is a spreading semi-prostrate plant 2 feet high and up to 5 feet wide, with many-branched wiry stems. The 3/4-inch white or pink flowers begin to appear while the plant is still quite young.
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- Upcoming Events. Rhododendron Week April 17, 2017 – April 23, 2017. Rural Health Rocks Concert April 29, 2017 at 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Cotton Auditorium, Fort Bragg. Annual John Druecker Memorial Rhododendron Show and Plant Sale May 7, 2017 – May 8, 2017 The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.
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- 70 Years and Blooming: Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival attracts large crowd. Rhododendron bushes on top of Roan Mountain bloom through the months of May and June. Wallace Cole hand paints every bird feeder made from a gourd. Crowds gather around white tents at the Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival.
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Where to Find Rhododendron in Western NC Chris Ulrey, plant ecologist for the Blue Ridge Parkway, has other explanations for why rhododendron grows so well in western North Carolina. Since the arrival of European settlers, humans have extensively modified the landscape through logging and clearing.
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All About Rhododendrons Stagger the bloom times of Rhododendrons in your garden in order to lengthen the display of flowers in your garden. Landscape Uses. The spectacular display of Spring flowers and attractive evergreen leaves make Rhododendrons popular, versatile shrubs that offer multiple seasons of interest.
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Types of Rhododendrons One popular type of deciduous shrub rhododendron, the snow azalea (Rhododendron mucronulatum), is hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 to 9. It has pink or purple flowers and can grow up to 10 feet tall.It often has leggy growth, however, and remains around 5 feet tall.hey stay between 6 inches and 3 feet tall and have purple blooms. Cloudland rhododendrons are hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 to 7. Another type of rhododendron that grows well indoors is Rhododendron (subgenus Azalea) 'Brazil.' It is an azalea with orange flowers, hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8.
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Hybrid rhododendron Hybrid rhododendron. Rhododendron x. 'Hybrid rhododendron' is a plant in the Rhododendron genus with a scientific name of Rhododendron x. Rhododendrons and azaleas are both in the rhododendron genus. There are no clear cut lines for distinguishing all azaleas from all rhododendrons but here are a few characteristics to look for. True rhododendrons have 10 or more stamens which is 2 per lobe. Azaleas usually have 5 stamens or 1 per lobe.
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How to Plant, Grow and Care for Rhododendrons and Azaleas Many nurseries provide tags on their plants which will tell you the name and blooming period, as well as the eventual size of the plant and how cold hardy it is. Some have fragrant flowers (mainly Exbury Azaleas). All Azaleas are members of the Rhododendron family but not all Rhododendrons are Azaleas. They can be low growing, and never reach a height of more than two feet, but others can grow as tall twelve feet.
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Green Cottage Introduced to Britain by the Victorians, Rhododendron has become a very popular garden plant. Unfortunately however, one particular strain, rhododendron ponticum, has become invasive in British woodlands.The plant tends to crowd out all other species, diminishing biodiversity and destroying the ecosystems which normally thrive in woodlands.ntroduced to Britain by the Victorians, Rhododendron has become a very popular garden plant. Unfortunately however, one particular strain, rhododendron ponticum, has become invasive in British woodlands.
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How to Fertilize Rhododendrons With Holly-Tone Shrubs in the rhododendron genus do not require much fertilizer to thrive, and they react poorly if you give them too much. Many gardeners use an organic fertilizer called Holly-Tone, designed specifically for plants that require acidic soil. The key to using Holly-Tone is to follow label directions.
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Rhododendron Rhododendron luteum AGM: Deciduous type for full sun with a height and spread of 4m (12ft) and strongly scented yellow flowers in late spring. Rhododendron yakushimanum ‘Koichiro Wada’ AGM: Dome-shaped rhododendron to 2m (6ft) across and high, with rose-pink buds opening to pale pink flowers in late spring.
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- All rhododendrons can be pruned to maintain their natural habit, but to try to keep a tall growing rhododendron small or low growing is not practical. Tall, leggy plants should be replaced with smaller varieties or plants having a low, mounding growth habit.
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Rhododendron Rhododendrons belong to the heath family and are related to the azaleas. Because they contain a retinoid called andromedotoxin they are poisonous. The flowers of the great rhododendron, often called the rosebay rhododendron, grow in clusters from a cone like bud.
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Caring For and Planting Rhododendrons There is much discussion of rhododendrons being acid loving and of the need to keep the pH of the growing medium between 4.5 - 5.5. Actually, if the proper growing mix is used the decaying organic matter will naturally lower the soil's pH.
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Rhodonite Healing Properties Rhodonite is a stone of compassion, an emotional balancer that clears away emotional wounds and scars from the past, and that nurtures love. It stimulates, clears and activates the heart. Rhodonite grounds energy, balances yin-yang, and aids in achieving one’s highest potential. It heals emotional shock and panic.
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Rhodiola rosea From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Rhodiola rosea (commonly golden root, rose root, roseroot, western roseroot, Aaron's rod, Arctic root, king's crown, lignum rhodium, orpin rose) is a perennial flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae.hodiola rosea is from 5 to 40 centimetres (2.0 to 15.7 in) tall, fleshy, and has several stems growing from a short, scaly rootstock. Flowers have 4 sepals and 4 petals, yellow to greenish yellow in color sometimes tipped with red, about 1 to 3.5 millimetres (0.039 to 0.138 in) long, and blooming in summer.
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Red Rhododendron Step 1: Dig Your Hole. Select a site with full to partial sun and moist or well drained soil for your Red Rhododendron. First, dig each hole so that it is just shallower than the root ball and at least twice the width. Then loosen the soil in the planting hole so the roots can easily break through.