(Before 1980) Just off the trail at the north end, not far from intersection of Rosebay Trail. A large plant with unusual lateral growth, unlike the upright habit of most R. maximum plants. In full bloom 6-21-18.
Current Selections
ClearRhododendron maximum #25
(Unknown date) Large, old plant on the trail, opposite the main colony of R. maximum plants. There is a second maximum plant just behind (west) of this one.
Rhododendron maximum #24
(Unknown date) One of about 14 of the maximum species in the area southwest of the Cabin. This plant is about midway between the Rosebay and Long Branch Trails, not far from the large hemlock tree.
Rhododendron maximum #23
(Unknown date) One of about 14 of the maximum species in the area southwest of the Cabin. This plant is located close to the trail beside (north) a large old Kalmia.
Rhododendron maximum #22
(Unknown date) An older plant, cut back in 2016. On the trail in front of a Tulip tree.
Rhododendron maximum #21
(Unknown date) One of about 14 of the maximum species in the area southwest of the Cabin. This plant is located near the trail, just north of a tulip tree and close to an old minus plant.
Rhododendron maximum #20
(Unknown date) One of about 14 of the maximum species in the area southwest of the Cabin. This plant is located on the trail, just south of the striped maple.
Rhododendron maximum #19
(Unknown date) One of about 14 of the maximum species in the area southwest of the Cabin. This is a tall plant, off the trail, not far from a tulip tree.
Rhododendron maximum #18
(Unknown date) One of about 14 of the maximum species in the area southwest of the Cabin. This plant is close to the trail, just south of the Cabin Trail intersection.
Rhododendron maximum #17
(Unknown date) One of about 14 of the maximum species in the area southwest of the Cabin. This plant is tall and located off the trail, just east of a tulip tree.
Rhododendron maximum #16
(Unknown date) Large, old plant about 10 feet off the trail, opposite the main colony of R. maximum plants. There is a second (larger) maximum plant just in front (east) of this one.
Rhododendron maximum #15
(Unknown date) One of about 14 of the maximum species in the area southwest of the Cabin. This plant is located in the center of the area, east of a large spreading minus plant and east of the large old Kalmia on the trail.
Rhododendron maximum #14
(Unknown date) One of about 14 of the maximum species in the area southwest of the Cabin. This plant is off the trail, southeast of a large spreading minus plant which is on the trail.
Rhododendron maximum #13
(Unknown date) One of about 14 of the maximum species in the area southwest of the Cabin. This plant has been cut back and is located in the center, just east of a tall, old calendulaceum plant.
Rhododendron maximum #10
(Unknown date) On the north end of the Kellam Trail, close to the trail, and just south of R. ‘Mrs. W.R.Coe. Tall, old plant.
Rhododendron maximum #9
(Before 1980) A tall, old plant located at the south edge of the rock-lined path in the area containing the Hemlock grove. Most of this rock-lined path section is planted with azaleas.
Rhododendron maximum #8
(1998) (98-V-20) This plant is located in the area containing the Hemlock grove, south west of the section (now obscured) that was rock-lined to enclose a planting of azaleas. It is not far from the fence and a Hemlock tree.
Rhododendron maximum #7
(Unknown date) One of about 14 of the maximum species in the area southwest of the Cabin. This plant is just off the Cabin Trail, about midway between the west and east ends of the trail.
Rhododendron maximum #6
(Unknown date) One of about 14 of the maximum species in the area southwest of the Cabin. This plant is spreading, on the Cabin Trail near the opening in front of the cabin.
Rhododendron maximum #5
(Unknown date) One of a group of five large, old Rosebay plants located close to the Cabin on the east side. This plant is the closest to the center of the Cabin.
Rhododendron maximum #4
(Unknown date) One of a group of five large, old Rosebay plants located close to the Cabin on the east side. This plant is closest to the Hemlock tree north east of the Cabin.
Rhododendron maximum #3
(Unknown date) One of a group of five large, old Rosebay plants located close to the Cabin on the east side. This plant is close to the northeast corner of the Cabin.
Rhododendron maximum #2
(Unknown date) One of a group of five large, old Rosebay plants located close to the Cabin on the east side. This tall plant is close to the Cabin trail at the bridge entrance.
Rhododendron maximum #1
(Unknown date) One of a group of five large, old Rosebay plants located close to the Cabin on the east side. This plant is fairly close to the Long Branch creek.
Rhodendron maximum
(Unknown date) One of about 14 of the maximum species in the area southwest of the Cabin. This plant is either two plants or one spreader, located just off the path near its beginning at the Cabin Trail.