Rhododendron 'Goldstrike' ~ Goldstrike Azalea rain garden & dry creek 48 DSC06592 - Flickr -

48 DSC06592 - Flickr - andrey zharkikh

The foliage slowly emerges yellow in spring and early summer

Spreads by suckering- unless naturalization is desired remove suckers as soon as they appear

There isn't much known about this variety so tell us what you think

slow-growing conifer shrub with a broad-spreading habit and short blunted dark green needles

Rhododendron 'Goldstrike' ~ Goldstrike Azalea rain garden & dry creek 48 DSC06592 - Flickr -Goldstrike Rhododendron is a small dense evergreen shrub with a stiff upright habit and long dark green foliage. Clusters of tunnel shaped pale yellow flowers bloom in late spring. A very versatile plant that prefers morning or partial sun with acidic rich, well drained soils. Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors. Type: Shrub Height: 2 4 Spread: 2 4 Spacing: 3 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 8 Culture: Part Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Season