(2011) This plant is located off the trail in a sparsely planted area (Area 2C on the 1990 Glan map). It is about midway between the Pine Woods Trail and the fence, not far from the Toothache Tree and a densely planted area of azaleas. The accession number is 11-V-018.
Current Selections
ClearRhododendron atlanticum 'Marydel'
(2010) This plant is located in the Pine Woods area bounded by the Pine Woods Trail on the west, the fence on the east, the Toothache Tree on the north and an extensive growth of ‘Maxecat’ rhodos on the south. It is located north of the azalea ‘Nacooche Princess’, and the accession number is 10-V-009. It grows in its natural state near the town of Marydel, Delaware.
Rhododendron atlanticum #4
(2011) This plant is located in Area 2K on the Glen Map of 1990. It is bounded by the Pine Woods Trail on the east, the Stone Bridge Trail on the northwest, and the Long Branch East Trail on the southwest. It is located off the trail, just east of the spreading R.chapmani and just north of the large Sparkleberry Tree.
Rhododendron atlanticum #3
(2013) This plant is located in Area 2K on the Glen Map of 1990. It is bounded by the Pine Woods Trail on the east, the Stone Bridge Trail on the northwest, and the Long Branch East Trail on the southwest. It is located off the trail, adjacent to (northside) an azalea alabamense, in the far northern section of this area.
Rhododendron atlanticum #2
(Before 1980) Identification is questionable, because this plant is taller than expected for this species, though it blooms like atlanticum. It is located on the trail, in the “Azalea Hill” open area created by the fallen giant white oak. Most plants in this area are azaleas with a few small trees and herbaceous plants. This plant is at the far north end, near the beech tree.
Rhododendron atlanticum #1
(2011) This azalea is located on the trail, where it forms the north side of the Azalea Circle. Its accession number is 11-V-048.
Rhododendron arborescens x bakeri
(2009) This plant is located in the Pine Woods area bounded by the Pine Woods Trail on the west, the fence on the east, the Toothache Tree on the north and an extensive growth of ‘Maxecat’ rhodos on the south. It is located off the trail, adjacent (on the east side) to R.’Belle Heller’.
Rhododendron arborescens #12
(Unknown date) Close to the trail. Probably the largest of our azaleas, this plant has been cut back at least once. Very fragrant, sometimes known as the Sweet Azalea. At the lower end of the Short Branch Trail, near the large Magnolia macrophylla.
Rhododendron arborescens #11
(Unknown date) Off the trail at least ten feet. Probably the largest of our azaleas, this plant has been cut back at least once. Very fragrant, sometimes known as the Sweet Azalea. At the lower end of the Short Branch Trail, near the large Magnolia macrophylla. Just south of another R. arborescens.
Rhododendron arborescens #10
(Unknown date) This tall, old azalea is located off the trail, under the spreading branches of a large hemlock tree.
Rhododendron arborescens #9
(1994) This azalea is located off the trail, about midway between the Scout Bridge and the point where the Scout Bridge Trail bends to the south.
Rhododendron arborescens #8
(2001) An azalea species in the area southwest of the Cabin. This plant is located on the trail, in the opening in front of the cabin.
Rhododendron arborescens #7
(1986) This azalea is just off the trail, on the hillside of the Hickory Gap. Due to lack of light, it is quite small in size and located just south of R. austrinum. The flowers are usually white and have a sweet fragrance, thus the name “sweet azalea”.
Rhododendron arborescens #6
(1994) This azalea has white, sometimes pale pink flowers that are very fragrant. It can get quite large, as “arborescens” means “tree-like”. It is located just west of a large white oak tree, just off the trail, in an area at the north end of the Kellam Trail.
Rhododendron arborescens #5
(2004) This azalea has white, sometimes pale pink flowers that are very fragrant. It is located off the trail, just west of R. ‘Daphnoides’. It is in an area at the north end of the Kellam Trail, near a trail leading west to Mary Alexander Road.
Rhododendron arborescens #4
(1991) A large azalea with very fragrant flowers that range in color from white to pink. This plant is located on the trail in the area of all azaleas just south of the old entrance to the Glen and west of the Kellam Trail. It is not far from the old entrance.
Rhododendron arborescens #3
(Before 1980) This azalea has white flowers that are very fragrant. It is located in the area at the north end of the Kellam Trail, in a section (now obscured) that was rock-lined to enclose a planting of azaleas. It is at the west edge of a spreading Leucothoe plant.
Rhododendron arborescens #2
(1995) A very large (8-12 feet tall and as broad) plant with flowers ranging in color from white to pink, and fragrant, blooming in late spring. This large azalea is located in the area just south of the Kellam Area. The large, multi-stemmed azalea is located off the trail, about midway between the Bog Trail and the Kellam Connecting Trail.
Rhododendron arborescens #1
(Unknown date) This azalea is located on the trail, where the trail forms the north side of the Azalea Circle. It is a large, old azalea near the intersection with the Pine Woods Trail.
Rhododendron alabamense 'Nancy Callaway'
(2009) This azalea is located on the southeast corner of the Azalea Circle, where it intersects with the Pine Woods Trail. It is a selection of the Alabama azalea, selected for its dense, spreading growth habit. It has white flowers with a yellow blotch. THe accession number is 09-V-020.
Rhododendron alabamense #11
(2013) This plant is located in Area 2K on the Glen Map of 1990. It is bounded by the Pine Woods Trail on the east, the Stone Bridge Trail on the northwest, and the Long Branch East Trail on the southwest. It is located off the trail, just east of two atlanticum azaleas, in the far north section of this area.
Rhododendron alabamense #10
(2003) This plant is located in Area 2K on the Glen Map of 1990. It is bounded by the Pine Woods Trail on the east, the Stone Bridge Trail on the northwest, and the Long Branch East Trail on the southwest. It is located off the trail at the far northern end of this area. It is near a large white oak tree and a surrounding clump of R.’Maxecat’. The accession number is 03-V-001).
Rhododendron alabamense #9
(2011) This plant is located in the Pine Woods area bounded by the Pine Woods Trail on the west, the fence on the east, the Toothache Tree on the north and an extensive growth of ‘Maxecat’ rhodos on the south. It is located in the north end of this area, just east of the azalea, flammeum ‘Red Inferno’. The accession number is 11-V-026.
Rhododendron alabamense #8
(2002) This plant is located in the Pine Woods area bounded by the Pine Woods Trail on the west, the fence on the east, the Toothache Tree on the north and an extensive growth of ‘Maxecat’ rhodos on the south. It is located due east of the azalea, ‘Margaret Burrell’, and the accession number is 02-V-011.
Rhododendron alabamense #7
(2001) This azalea has white flowers, sometimes with a yellow blotch. It is located on the trail in the narrow area between the wide bridge and the Stone Bridge. It is near the intersection of the Hickory Gap Trail and the Long Branch East Trail. Its number is 01-V-056.
Rhododendron alabamense #6
(2001) This plant is located in a narrow area bounded by the Long Branch and the Long Branch East Trail, starting with the Stone Bridge and going to the Hech Bridge near the entrance to the Coastal Plain. It is located on the creek bank, just north of the large viscosum azalea.
Rhododendron alabamense #5
(Before 1980) With white fragrant flowers (sometimes with a yellow blotch) in the spring, this plant is not as large as some of our azaleas, but will reach 7-8 feet in height. It is located between the path and the Long Branch, beside another alabamense, in a narrow area just south of the wide bridge.
Rhododendron alabamense #4
(Before 1980) With white fragrant flowers (sometimes with a yellow blotch) in the spring, this plant is not as large as some of our azaleas, but will reach 7-8 feet in height. It is located between the path and the Long Branch, in a group of two alabamense plants, in a narrow area just south of the wide bridge.
Rhododendron alabamense #3
(2002) This azalea is located on the trail, near an older R. alabamense and just north of R. hyperythrum.
Rhododendron alabamense #2
(Before 1980) This old azalea has fragrant white flowers with a yellow blotch. It is close to the trail, located in the area containing the Hemlock grove, and is just on the north side of R. ‘Flaming Snow’.
Rhododendron alabamense #1
(Unknown date) A tall old azalea, located on the trail and close to the Cabin.
Rhododendron adenopodum
(1992) This species is from the Kellam collection. It is one of the earliest rhodos to bloom, opening with light pink flowers, soon fading to white. It is just north of R.’Nestucca’, on the trail in the north section of the Kellam Trail.
Rhododendron 002 x decorum x 'Unique'
(2007) This hybrid is located just off the trail, adjacent to (on the south side) of R. ‘Great Smoky’.
Rhododendron (unlabelled)
(Unknown date) An unknown plant on the sidehill, below ‘2H 101-87’.
Rhododendron (unlabelled Yak type) #2
(2013?) This plant is located in a small area bounded by the Stone Bridge Trail and the Hickory Gap and Long Branch East Trails leading to the Stone Bridge. It is located on the trail, near the intersection with the Hickory Gap Trail. It is one of two plants next to each other that are unlabelled but very compact, like the Yak species, with dark leathery leaves,
Rhododendron (unlabelled Yak type) #1
(2013?) This plant is located in a small area bounded by the Stone Bridge Trail and the Hickory Gap and Long Branch East Trails leading to the Stone Bridge. It is located on the trail, near the intersection with the Hickory Gap Trail. It is one of two plants next to each other that are unlabelled but very compact, like the Yak species, with dark leathery leaves,
Rhododendron (unlabelled very old)
(Before 1980) A very old, large plant at the north end of the Kellam Spur Trail. It is located next to Dexter’s Spring Glory, in the area adjoining (north) of the Kellam area.
Rhododendron (unlabelled sprawling)
(Unknown date) Near the intersection with the Kellam Trail. Long leaves, unknown.
Rhododendron (unlabelled rhodo) #61
(Unknown date) This plant is located north of the large hemlock tree and a little off the trail, just west of an unlabelled minus-type rhodo.
Rhododendron (unlabelled rhodo) #60
(Unknown date) This plant is located on the path, just east of an unlabelled large rhodo, north of the large hemlock tree. It has small-leaves and resembles the minus species.
Rhododendron (unlabelled rhodo) #59
(Unknown date) This plant is located on the trail – it is the second rhodo on the southside of the trail, counting from the Pine Woods Trail. It is extremely dense and compact, with every indication of it being a dwarf plant.
Rhododendron (unlabelled rhodo) #58
(Unknown date) This plant is located on the trail, adjacent to R. ‘Grierosplendour. It is the fifth rhodo on the trail, counting from the Pine Woods Trail intersection. It is a small-leaved, minus-type plant.
Rhododendron (unlabelled rhodo) #57
(Unknown date) This rhodo is located on the trail, just north of the culvert that crosses the trail here.
Rhododendron (unlabelled rhodo) #56
(Unknown date) This plant is located on the trail, just south of R. ‘Lemon Ice’.
Rhododendron (unlabelled rhodo) #55
(Unknown date) This plant is located in Area 2K on the Glen Map of 1990. It is bounded by the Pine Woods Trail on the east, the Stone Bridge Trail on the northwest, and the Long Branch East Trail on the southwest. It is located on the trail in the far north part of this area. The foliage looks like R.hyperythrum.
Rhododendron (unlabelled rhodo) #54
(Unknown date) This plant is located in Area 2K on the Glen Map of 1990. It is bounded by the Pine Woods Trail on the east, the Stone Bridge Trail on the northwest, and the Long Branch East Trail on the southwest. It is located off the trail, on the sidehill east of the Stone Bridge, behind a wide spreading clump of R.’Maxecat’.
Rhododendron (unlabelled rhodo) #53
(Before 1980) This plant is located in a small area bounded by the Scout Bridge Trail on the west side and the fence on the east. It is located off the trail, where the trail bends towards the west. It is just east of the tall canescens that has an accession number of 80-V-644.
Rhododendron (unlabelled rhodo) #52
(Unknown) This plant is located in a small area bounded by the Scout Bridge Trail on the west side and the fence on the east. It is located on the trail and seems to be sprouted from an old plant. It is likely another ‘Roseum Elegans’, as it is not far from a large ‘Roseum Elegans’ to the southside, near the Scout Bridge.
Rhododendron (unlabelled rhodo) #51
(Unknown) This plant is located in a small area bounded by the Scout Bridge Trail on the west side and the fence on the east. It is located on the trail, just south of R.canescens.
Rhododendron (unlabelled rhodo) #50
(Before 1980) This plant is located in a small area bounded by the Scout Bridge Trail on the west side and the fence on the east. It is located off the trail, next to the creek, partially shaded by a hemlock tree.