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As you hike these trails, you will encounter many different trees and plants. In this area, you will encounter groves of rhododendrons (Rhododendron maximum sometimes called Rosebay Rhododendron). These are normally considered shrubs, but in this area, they are small to medium trees. They are evergreens with leathery leaves. They have large showy flowers in late spring.
North 39 50.---
Rhododendron maximum has an unusual reaction to temperatures below 25℉.
The leaves turn purple and return to green when the temperature rises. - 205
The leaves flare out flat to collect sunlight. - 007
The leaves shrivel and fall off. - 123
The leaves curl to conserve moisture and uncurl when the temperature rises. - 047
West 76 20.---
The state flower of Pennsylvania also blooms in late spring and is an evergreen. It is
Black-eyed Susan - 712
Mountain Laurel - 889
Sweetbay Magnolia - 762
Tulip Tree - 854
