Rhododnedron formosum, Beautiful Madden Rhododendron. Rodgersia The bark on young trunks

The bark on young trunks and branches is smooth and olive-green with prominent

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but is slow growing

colorful bark on the upper portion of the tree is its most prominent ornamental feature

Rhododnedron formosum, Beautiful Madden Rhododendron. Rodgersia The bark on young trunksUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8 Native Range: Northeast India. Soil: Well drained, low pH Light: Light shade. Height in the Garden: 6' to 8' Attributes: R. formosum is a fairly dense shrub to about 6' with lepidote foliage and fragrant white or light pink flowers. Notes: R. formosum is a beautiful, flowering shrub that sports fragrant flowers in spring. The Madden group is marginally cold hardy, and R. formosum seems to be the hardiest of the group. My