We are amazed every May when this "gigantus" Rhody blooms. . .it's directly across from our front yard. . .our mailbox and newspaper tube are below. (That'll give you perspective!) Some of the neighbors that have lived here decades guestimate the age of the beauty to be over 50 years. We are fortunate to be able to enjoy it everytime we look outside. Thank goodness we don't have to prune it!