Rhododendron calophytum
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Common name: Beautiful-face rhododendron
Rhododendron calophytum is native to the forests of central and eastern China, where it lives at altitudes of 1,400–4,000m (4,600–13,100ft). It can grow to 12m (40 ft) tall and 8m (26 ft) broad. It was first identified by Père David and later introduced into the trade by E. H. Wilson. The flowers are white or pale pink and faintly fragrant. 'Calophytum' means 'beautiful plant'. It's in the Fern Dell.
Flower photos taken in early March and vegetative bud photos taken late April by Hughie Jones. 1983 photo of shrub in young landscape by Roy Forster, City of Vancouver Archives. Trunk and label photos by Tresa Horney.