(Before 1980) Large, old colony on the edge of the Long Branch, in the Michaux area.
Current Selections
ClearRhoododendron bakeri
(Before 1980) This azalea is located on the creek bank, just north of the Hickory Bridge. Formerly R. bakeri, renamed Cumberland from the mountain range in western Virginia. Usually red, but can form natural hybrids with R. viscosum and R.arborescens. Blooms in early summer, later than most azaleas.
Rhododendron speciosum#2
(1995) The “speciosum” name is now known as flammeum. Flowers are very variable in color, but usually orange-red to orange-yellow. This plant is located in the area just South of the Kellam Area, off the trail near the large ‘Brookville’ rhodo.
Rhododendron prunifolium#14
(Before 1980) A large azalea with orange-red flowers in late summer. Grows in the wild in only a few counties on the Georgia/Alabama border. Our plant is located in the Kellam Area, just northwest of a large austrinum azalea (west of R. ‘William Rogers Coe’).
Rhododendron prunifolium#13
(1994) A large azalea with orange-red flowers in late summer. Grows in the wild in only a few counties on the Georgia/Alabama border. Our plant is located in the area just south of the Kellam Area. It is some 20 feet off the trail, not too far from R.’Dexter’s Peppermint’ on the Kellam Connecting Trail.
Rhododendron periclymenoides #12
(Before 1980) This azalea is in the area opposite the Cabin, on the bank of the Long Branch. It is just south of two R. flammeum plants that are also on the creek bank.
Rhododendron flammeum #4
(1992) This azalea has flowers that are variable in color, but are usually orange-red, or yellow-red. The plant is located on the Long Branch Stream bank near the Cabin.
Rhododendron flammeum #3
(1992) This azalea has flowers that are variable in color, but are usually orange-red, or yellow-red. The plant is located on the Long Branch Stream bank near the Cabin, just south of another R. flammeum, planted at the same time.
Rhododendron flammeum #2
(1992) This azalea has flowers that are variable in color, but are usually orange-red, or yellow-red. The plant is located on the Long Branch Stream bank near the Cabin. It is the third in a series of three R. flammeum plants on the stream – this one is opposite a large swamp oak on the other side of the stream.
Rhododendron canescens#20
(Before 1980) This early blooming azalea is located on the creek bank between the wide Hickory Bridge and the (single) bridge downstream. It is plant #1 of a group of two plants located just south of a group of four R.bakeri plants.
Rhododendron canescens#19
(Before 1980) This azalea is an early bloomer, and is #4 in a group of four R.canescens plants at the north side of the Hickory Bridge.
Rhododendron canescens#17
(Before 1980) This azalea is an early bloomer, and is #2 in a group of four R.canescens plants at the north side of the Hickory Bridge.
Rhododendron canescens#16
(Before 1980) This azalea is an early bloomer, and is #1 in a group of four R.canescens plants at the north side of the Hickory Bridge.
Rhododendron canescens#15
(2002) This azalea is located near the center of the area next to the bog, just east of ‘Josephine Everett’.
Rhododendron bakeri #8
(Before 1980) This early blooming azalea is located on the creek bank between the wide Hickory Bridge and the (single) bridge downstream. It is plant #2 of a group of two plants located just south of a group of four R.bakeri plants.
Rhododendron bakeri #7
(Before 1980) This azalea is located on the creek bank, between the wide Hickory Bridge and the next (single) bridge downstream. It is plant #3 of a group of three. Formerly R. bakeri, renamed Cumberland from the mountain range in western Virginia. Usually red, but can form natural hybrids with R. viscosum and R.arborescens. Blooms in early summer, later than most azaleas
Rhododendron bakeri #6
(Before 1980) This azalea is located on the creek bank, between the wide Hickory Bridge and the next (single) bridge downstream. It is plant #1 of a group of three. Formerly R. bakeri, renamed Cumberland from the mountain range in western Virginia. Usually red, but can form natural hybrids with R. viscosum and R.arborescens. Blooms in early summer, later than most azaleas
Rhododendron bakeri #5
(Before 1980) This azalea is located on the creek bank, between the wide Hickory Bridge and the next (single) bridge downstream. It is plant #2 of a group of three. Formerly R. bakeri, renamed Cumberland from the mountain range in western Virginia. Usually red, but can form natural hybrids with R. viscosum and R.arborescens. Blooms in early summer, later than most azaleas
Rhododendron austrinum #20
(1992) A large, early blooming azalea with orangish-yellow flowers. This plant is located in the area opposite the Cabin, fairly close to the Long Branch where the Short Branch comes in.
Rhododendron austrinum #19
(1994) A large azalea, located next to a sweet gum tree, and near the center of the area just south of the Kellam Area.
Rhododendron austrinum #18
(Before 1980) This large, old azalea is on the creek bank in the Michaux area. It is upstream from the rock bridge and on the south side of a large spreading Ilex decidua plant.
Rhododendron austrinum #17
(Before 1980) This azalea is located in the area opposite the Cabin. It is not far from the creek bank, though not on the bank like the other azaleas, and is the southern-most azalea in the area.
Rhododendron minus #21
(Unknown date) Beside the trail, in front of the rock outcropping, beside a large Oak Leaf Hydrangea.
Rhododendron makinoi #1
(2010) A species with unusual foliage. The leaves are very narrow and long; the plant could be grown just for the foliage. It is located near the wide bridge, about 8 feet from the creek, behind Nestucca. The area is just north of the Bog.
Rhododendron hyperythrum #11
(2008) Located just off the trail, south of a large hemlock, near the Cowles plants.
Rhododendron hyperythrum #10
(2010) A species rhodo being used for heat tolerance. Located on the trail near where it bends towards the wide bridge; in the area just north of the Bog.
Rhododendron (unlabelled 1986)
(1986) Planted from a holding bed, identity was lost. It is a large, strong grower, with thick glossy foliage. It is located next to the wide bridge, in the area just north of the Bog.
Rhododendron 'Yelton' #7
(Before 1980) A very old, huge plant that likely is our best ‘Yelton’ hybrid. It never fails to bear large numbers of white flowers. It is located on the trail at the Hickory Bridge, in the Kellam Area.
Rhododendron 'Yelton 70'
(Unknown date) A large, very old plant, originally donated by Dr. Ernest Yelton. It is located in the area just north of the Bog, adjacent to Dexter’s Apricot.
Rhododendron 'yakushimamum X maximum'
(1999) Because it is a hybrid with maximum as a parent, it was planted with the maximum species in the area southwest of the Cabin. It is located just west of the opening in front of the cabin.
Rhododendron 'Xerox'
(1994) A Dexter hybrid, older plant located close to the trail, just north of the Bog Trail.
Rhododendron 'William Rogers Coe'
(1991) A Dexter hybrid from the Kellam collection. It is located in the Kellam Area, on the trail, at the intersection with the Kellam Connecting Trail.
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 (unlabelled rhodo) #26
(Before 1980) An unknown, large, rounded plant located at the south side of the Hickory Bridge, just to the north of R. ‘Nestucca’.
Rhododendron 'Maxecat' #13
(Unknown date) About 20 feet off the trail. One of a group of six old plants, probably colonized from one or two ‘Maxecat’ plants. Two of these plants were heavily cut back in 2016. A favorite of the founder, Dr. Hech. A hybrid of R. maximum and R. catawbiense.
Rhododendron 'Maxecat' #12
(Unknown date) An older plant, likely planted before 1980, cutback from a much larger size. It is located on the trail in the area just south of the Kellam Area and not far from the intersection with the Bog Trail.
Rhododendron 'Maxecat' #11
(Unknown date) Located with the Cowles plants near the wide bridge.
Rhododendron 'Maxecat' #10
(Unknown date) About 20 feet off the trail. One of a group of six old plants, probably colonized from one or two ‘Maxecat’ plants. Two of these plants were heavily cut back in 2016. A favorite of the founder, Dr. Hech. A hybrid of R. maximum and R. catawbiense.
Rhododendron 'Maxecat' #9
(Unknown date) About 20 feet off the trail. One of a group of six old plants, probably colonized from one or two ‘Maxecat’ plants. Two of these plants were heavily cut back in 2016. A favorite of the founder, Dr. Hech. A hybrid of R. maximum and R. catawbiense.
Rhododendron 'Maxecat' #8
(Unknown date) About 20 feet off the trail. One of a group of six old plants, probably colonized from one or two ‘Maxecat’ plants. Two of these plants were heavily cut back in 2016. A favorite of the founder, Dr. Hech. A hybrid of R. maximum and R. catawbiense.
Rhododendron 'Maxecat' #7
About 20 feet off the trail. One of a group of six old plants, probably colonized from one or two ‘Maxecat’ plants. Two of these plants were heavily cut back in 2016. A favorite of the founder, Dr. Hech. A hybrid of R. maximum and R. catawbiense.
Rhododendron 'Maxecat' #6
About 20 feet off the trail. One of a group of six old plants, probably colonized from one or two ‘Maxecat’ plants. Two of these plants were heavily cut back in 2016. A favorite of the founder, Dr. Hech. A hybrid of R. maximum and R. catawbiense.
Rhododendron 'Whitewater(?)'
(Unknown date) Research is unable to find a rhodo of this name – there is a Whitewater group of azaleas. This plant may have been mislabelled. Located in the center of the area between the Rosebay and Long Branch West trails. (2011)
Rhododendron 'Vulcan's Flame' #3
(2010) Orange-red flowers, similar to ‘Vulcan’. Located just off the trail in the area just north of the Bog, near Dexter’s Apricot.
Rhododendron 'Van nes Sensation' #5
(2010) Propagated from a widely planted rhodo in the original Glen plantings in the seventies. Located close to the trail, in the area just north of the Bog. It is not far from the large Dexter’s Apricot. Pale lilac flowers, predominantly white.
Rhododendron 'Taurus' #1
(2016) A Mossman hybrid with strong red flowers. This plant is located in the area just south of the Kellam Area. It is close to the trail just north of R.’Spice x Peppermint’.
Rhododendron 'Solidarity' #3
(2010) Pink flowers on a dense, low (4 feet in 10 years) plant. Located on the trail, not far from the wide bridge, in the area just north of the Bog.
Rhododendron 'Solidarity' #2
(2001) A Schannen hybrid with pink flowers on a dense, low (4 feet in 10 years) plant.
This plant is located in the area just south of the Kellam area. It is not far off the trail, just north of a clump of R.prunifolium.
Rhododendron 'Parker's Pink'
(1991) A Dexter’s hybrid from the Kellam collection with flower color predominantly red, fading to white in the throat. It is located in the Kellam Area, on the trail, just north of the Hickory Bridge.
Rhododendron 'Nestucca'#4
(2000) An award winning plant for the Southeast, heat-tolerant. Compact and spreading – height 3 feet in ten years. Located on the trail, close to the wide bridge in the area just north of the Bog.