Rhododendron Yakushimanum

Yak Rhododendron

Yaku rhododendron (Rhododendron yakushimanum) forms a dense evergreen mound with pink buds opening to paler flowers. Felted leaf undersides add detail to the handsome foliage, which remains a feature between bloom seasons.

Its structure combines dense branching and outward-spreading growth. The foliage supplies a year-round framework.

Choose a position with partial shade. Provide acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture. Protect the foliage from hot afternoon sun.

Size
• Height: 2-9 ft
• Width: 2-9 ft
Usually a low mound; old plants can reach the upper end of this range.

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 5b–8b

Best Uses
• Border
• Hedge
• Pollinator garden
• Container
• Woodland Gardens

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

2-9 ft

Width

2-9 ft

Hardiness zones

5b–8b

Sunlight

Part shade

Bloom time

Spring, Summer

Flower color

Pink, White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Acidic, Humus rich, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Border, Container, Hedge, Pollinator garden, Woodland Gardens

Shape

Dense, Spreading

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No