R. fortunei 'Emma and May' Size:5 Gallon Size

R. fortunei 'Emma and May' Size:5 Gallon SizeHere you go all of you 'Hardy and Fragrant' rhododendron lovers. This named form of Rhododendron fortunei has many desirable attributes. The foliage by itself is enough to want it in your garden. Coppery, blue green leaves are very attractive when new, then they age to a more even green color. The soft pink flowers are very FRAGRANT, and they will turn white over the blooming period. The plant will be 5 6 ft tall in 10 years, and is compact, adding to

yellow and creamy colored flowers

butterflies and bees love this tree

and impeccable foliage

Winter foliage is bronze

It is also hard to root

Needs some room

Created by Harold Greer

and a bit wider

Easily damaged by windburn

choking out weeds

Can be used as an informal hedge

Has orange-red-yellow fall color and will perfume the air like roasting marshmallows in autumn