Rhododendron moulmainense

Writer: Wang Haolan  |  Editor: Liu Minxia  |  From:   |  Updated: 2023-03-16

Rhododendron moulmainense (Westland’s rhododendron) 毛棉杜鹃 



Rhododendron moulmainense, or Westland’s rhododendron, is a flowering evergreen shrub native to South China and Southeast Asia. In Shenzhen, its flowering period is from March to April and its fruiting period is from May to June. A recommended place to enjoy the flowers is Wutong Mountain. More than 100,000 trees of rhododendron moulmainense start to blossom in March on the mountain, where a Rhododendron Moulmainense Festival is held annually. Photos by Wang Haolan