Rhododendron ( Oino Mezame Kurume Azalea )
The Kurume hybrid azaleas of Japan owe their parentage to several species of mountain azaleas , preponderantly R. sataense with R. kiusianum . Formerly , the Kurume hybrids were grouped under R. obtusum , but modern horticulturist now consider R. obtusum a loan-blend and not a separate mintage . Dense , upright , evergreen shrub with modest , 1 1/4 inch long , elliptic , glossy , olive unripe leaves ....