Else Frye Japanese Gardens

Else Frye Japanese GardensThis is perhaps the most loved FRAGRANT rhododendrons in our gardens. The deeply bullate, fuzzy leaves are dark green and cover the plant well. Then when it blooms, passers by exclaim, "where is that delicious nutmeg aroma coming from?". Simply put, a must! Rare Variety This variety is difficult to find anywhere due to these reasons These tender varieties are rare because they do not have a wide enough audience due to their lack of hardiness and are

ALSO NOTE: Automatic watering systems will kill this tree if set to go on too often

and will grow 6-8 inches per year

It is hardy to -5 F

Every seedling that blooms was striking

stiff little leaves cover this slow growing plant all year

Blooms in mid April

A beautiful FRAGRANT maddenii with a honeysuckle scent

The plant is bushy and will stay low

giving them great depth

and that will contrast nicely with other flower colors in the warm tones

This name relates to an old ritual in Japan where dancers wore costumes for the 'lion dance' to exorcise evil spirits

Cedrus libani is native to mountainous areas of Lebanon