Lutescens Rhododendron

An evergreen shrub native to western Sichuan and northeastern Yunnan, China, ranging from 3 to 7 feet. Pale yellow flowers borne singly or in pairs, broadly funnel-shaped, about 1 inch across. Early blooming.

One of the earliest-blooming yellow-flowered species. The willowy growth habit is looser than most rhododendrons and benefits from sheltered positions. Acidic, well-drained soil. Twenty-one diseases and 15 pests documented at the genus level. All parts contain grayanotoxins and are toxic if ingested.