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Rhododendron tsusiophyllum Sugim.  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesRhododendron tsusiophyllum Sugim. 
BibliographyJ. Jap. Bot. 31: 64 (1956)
Native Rangesc. Japan
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude500-2100m
Descriptionleaves alternate, small, oval or oblanceolate, hirsute, grey-green, margins slightly curvate, flowers small, of 2-3, tubular, pentamerous
Size30-90cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer and fall; layering in spring
SynonymsRhododendron tanakae (Maxim.) Ohwi
Tsusiophyllum tanakae Maxim.
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     38 Eastern Asia (JAP Japan)
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