R. 'Golden Topaz' size:1 gal size

R. 'Golden Topaz' size:1 gal sizeA new Singing Tree Gardens hybrid rhododendron with big light creamy yellow flower trusses with darker yellow highlights. The foliage is excellent, dark green and shiny. The parentage is Creme Brulet x (R. campylocarpum x R. macabeanum). The seed parent has R. 'Naselle' in it, and the pollen parent has two species that have excellent traits. I have used this plant as a parent for other new hybrids with some success. I would estimate the hardiness to

First there is white

although the leaf veins are still a brilliant red color

and wiring is difficult

variegated backyard tree

this plant is so good that it is still in production today

Grows primarily as an Epiphyte or on rocks from 1200 - 3650 m

so will be considered a dwarf rather than a miniature

The form is broad-upright

this erect

The new growth turns the 'powder-blue' color over the summer

An exceptional weeping tree with heart shaped leaves

In the fall the leaves will begin to fade to a creamy yellow white with bright green veining and lovely hand shaped leaves we have come to love in the palmatums