On Kellam Trail, north end – the rightmost plant in a group of three large, old plants on the trail, just north of R. ‘Mrs. W.R. Coe’.
Current Selections
ClearRhododendron minus #6
On Kellam Trail, north end – the leftmost plant in a group of three large, old plants on the trail, just north of R. ‘Mrs. W.R. Coe’.
Rhododendron minus #5
On Kellam Trail, north end – plant in center of group of three large, old plants on the trail, just north of R. ‘Mrs. W.R. Coe’.
Rhododendron minus #4
(Before 1980) A large, spreading plant located near the center of the area just north of the Kellam Area, close to the irrigation pipe.
Rhododendron minus #3
(Before 1980) A large spreading clump in the Kellam Area. It is located off the trail, perhaps 25 feet east of the Kellam sign, behind the group of R. ‘Grierosplendour’ plants.
Rhododendron minus #2
(Before 1980) An old large, spreading clump located off the trail, adjoining (east) the chapmanii clump, in the area adjoining (north) of the Kellam area. It is not far from the Kellam sign.
Rhododendron minus #1
(2012) 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, just south of R. ‘Nova Zembla’.
Rhododendron metternichii x hyperythrum
(1994) This hybrid from C&T Nursery is located on the trail, just southeast of the Louisiana (C&T Nursery) hybrid, ‘Charles Loomis’. These hybrids are grouped together, have been bred for heat tolerance, and have shown great vigor (2017) since their planting.
Rhododendron maximum x pseudochrysanthum
(1994) This hybrid from C&T Nursery is located off the trail, due northwest of the Louisiana (C&T Nursery) hybrid, ‘austrinum form Escataba’. These hybrids are grouped together, have been bred for heat tolerance, and have shown great vigor (2017) since their planting.
Rhododendron maximum x Nestucca
(2001) This hybrid is a large plant located just off 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-064.
Rhododendron maximum #12
(Before 1980) This plant is located 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. It is a large plant on the trail, very close to R. canescens (southside), in the far north of the open area, not far from the beech tree.
Rhododendron maximum #11
(1996) (Unknown date) This plant is located in an area bounded on the east by the Scout Bridge Trail, on the south by a drainage ditch and Coastal Plain area, and on the west by the Long Branch East Trail. It mainly consists of older plantings. It is located on the hillside, north of a large, spreading R. minus and R. calendulaceum.
Rhododendron makinoi #2
(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 off the trail, southeast of R.’David Gable’, in the south side of this area. This is a species rhodo, with narrow, indumented leaves. The accession number is 10-V-011.
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 x op #2
(2011) 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 northern end.
Rhododendron hyperythrum x op #1
(2011) This plant is located in the small area bounded by the Pine Woods Trail on the west, the fence on the east, the Scout Bridge Trail on the south and an extensive growth of ‘Maxecat’ rhodos on the north. It is located on the trail, just north of the large R. viscosum. (where the Scout Bridge Trail begins)
Rhododendron hyperythrum #14
(2008) This species is widely used in hybridizing in the South for heat and drought resistance. This plant is labelled “xop”, meaning open-pollinated. Located close to the trail and adjacent to the Halesia tree.
Rhododendron hyperythrum #13
(1997) A large plant located on the trail at the corner where the North Loop and Loop Connecting Trails intersect. Plant was donated by Dr. Robert Means, an active member of the Piedmont Chapter of the ARS. This species is widely used for it heat tolerance and resistance to drought and disease.
Rhododendron hyperythrum #12
(1996) This plant was moved from Don Kellam’s property and is located on the trail. This species is widely used by rhododendron hybridizers.
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 hyperythrum #9
(2012) This species plant is located on the trail, in the area just south of the Short Branch and west of the Kellam Trail. It is just north of another (older) R. hyperythrum.
Rhododendron hyperythrum #8
(2012) This species is located on the trail, in the closest area to the Main Entrance on the west side of the Kellam Trail.
Rhododendron hyperythrum #7
(1993) This species plant is from the Kellam collection. This plant is on the trail, located in the area just south of the Short Branch and west of the Kellam Trail.
Rhododendron hyperythrum #6
(2012) This plant is located on the trail, just north of R. ‘Conant’s Pink’. It is in an area at the north end of the Kellam Trail.
Rhododendron hyperythrum #5
(2011) This species plant is located in the area just south of the Short Branch and west of the Kellam Trail. It is just south of R. ‘Ginny Beale’.
Rhododendron hyperythrum #4
(2012) This species plant is located on the trail in the area just south of the Kellam Area, just south of two vaseyi azaleas.
Rhododendron hyperythrum #3
(2012) This species is widely used in hybridizing in the South for heat and drought resistance. This plant is located on the trail, north of the Hemlock grove and just east of an alabamense azalea.
Rhododendron hyperythrum #2
(2013) This species is widely used in hybridizing in the South for heat and drought resistance. This plant is located on the trail, just south of a large R. ‘Nestucca’
Rhododendron hyperythrum #1
(2013) This species has done well in the Glen and we have quite a few plants. This plant is located on the trail, in the area just north of the Kellam Area. It is close to a large hickory tree and R. ‘Dexter’s Peppermint x op’.
Rhododendron grierosplendour
(Before 1980) This hybrid has been planted widely in the Glen. This old plant is located on the trail, not far from its intersection with the North Loop Trail. It can be recognized by its unusual flower buds. The accession number is 80-V-699.
Rhododendron fortunei x op #2
(2007) An open pollinated hybrid located in the area containing the Hemlock grove. The plant is located not far from the grove, on the edge of an old rock-lined path (now obscured), and just east of a tall R. maximum.
Rhododendron (unlabelled azalea) #25
(Unknown date) This azalea is located off the trail, towards the center of the area and just northwest of R. ‘P.J.M.’ .
Rhododendron (unlabelled azalea) #16
(Before 1980) This unlabelled azalea is close to (northside) of an old, very tall Amelanchier canadensis. It is off the trail in the Hickory Gap, not far from the wide bridge.
Rhododendron (unlabelled azalea) #8
(2008) This azalea has an unknown history. The label says “National Azalea unknown”, as though it were sent to UNCC by some azalea society? It is located in the Hickory Gap, just southeast of the azalea, R. ‘My Mary x op’.
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 (Cowles selection?)
(1992) This plant is likely mislabelled, from the Kellam collection. (1992) From the planting in 1992, it grew tall and small-leaved (like an lepidote rhodo). The label said it was a dwarf white Cowles selection. It was cutback in 2016, and is located beside the trail, near the intersection with the Kellam Spur Trail.
Rhododendron 'Zanzibar'
(1997) From the Kellam Collection, located on the hillside in the area with several Magnolia trees, and at the northern edge of the Hickory Gap area. A Dexter hybrid with apricot-beige flowers, like Dexter’s Champagne.
Rhododendron 'Yelton' #9
(Unknown date) An older rhodo located next to the large ‘Cynthia’ rhodo.
Rhododendron 'Yelton' #8
(Unknown date) An older rhodo located between the Short Branch Trail and the Kellam Trail, beside the rhodo, ‘Maxecat X hyperythrum’.
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' #6
(Before 1980) A large old hybrid which seems to have layered itself extensively, especially towards the trail. This plant is located on the trail,` in the area just south of the Short Branch and west of the Kellam Trail.
Rhododendron 'Yelton' #5
(Before 1980) This large old hybrid is located in the area just south of the Short Branch and west of the Kellam Trail. It is just east of an old Hawthorn tree and close to R. hyperythrum.
Rhododendron 'Yelton' #4
(Before 1980) A Yelton hybrid, off the trail, located in the area just south of the Short Branch and west of the Kellam Trail. It is in the center of the area, just west of an old Hawthorn tree.
Rhododendron 'Yelton' #3
(Before 1980) This old Yelton hybrid is located on the trail, just north of the fallen giant oak, beside an old, very sprawling, unlabelled rhodo (probably another Yelton).
Rhododendron 'Yelton' #2
(2004) Located in the area southwest of the Cabin, about midway between the west and east ends of the Cabin Trail, just off the trail. The plant was propagated from a Yelton hybrid, originally planted in the Glen at the garden’s origin in the late 60’s and 70’s.
Rhododendron 'Yelton hybrid'
(2004) Towards center of the area, near watering post.
Rhododendron 'Yelton 74'
(1974) 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 one of the early plantings and has a brass label. It is a large rhodo, off the trail, just north of the huge unlabelled rhodo that extends from the rock outcropping to the Hickory Gap Trail.
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.