R. ‘Babylon’

‘Babylon’ Rhododendron in Laurelwood

The name Rhododendron comes from the Greek words “rodon” which means “rose” and “dendron” which means “tree”, hence Rose Tree. There may be no better example of a “Rhododendron Tree” in Laurelwood Arboretum than R. ‘Babylon’ located on Long Valley Road.  It was hybridized in 1955 by G. Reuthe, Ltd. in Kent, England.  The new […]

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