Rhododendron ( Daphne Kurume Azalea )
The Kurume intercrossed azaleas of Japan owe their origin to several species of mountain azaleas , predominantly R. sataense with R. kiusianum . Formerly , the Kurume hybrids were grouped under R. obtusum , but advanced horticulturists now consider R. obtusum a hybrid and not a freestanding species . Dense , upright , evergreen plant shrub with minuscule , 1 1/4 inch long , elliptic , sheeny , olive green foliage ....