R. brachycarpum ssp. brachycarpumNative to central and southern Korea, and the mountainous northern and central parts of Japan, this hardy species is known as 'Fujiyama' in Japan. R. brachycarpum withstands wind and dry mineral soil better than most rhododendrons, and is hardy to 10 deg F or even colder. There are even reports that it can take 40 deg F, but this may be certain forms. The flowers are white to pale rose with yellowish brownish green spots in the throat. This species