Rhododendrons

Image by Denis83 Rhododendron is a lovely flowering shrub for shady and wooded gardens. This is a large genus of plants, including azaleas and many species native to North America. Most are evergreen, some…

Image by Joseph OBrien, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org Burnt rhododendron leaves (leaves that appear burned, scorched, or browned and crisp) are not necessarily diseased. This kind of damage is most likely…

Image by compuinfoto Rhododendrons and azaleas make beautiful landscape plants. Their abundance of spring blossoms and distinctive foliage have made these shrubs popular choices among home gardeners.…

Image by ronstik Rhododendrons are one of the first flowering shrubs to bloom in the spring. The popular bushes can be long-lived and healthy if given proper care. To get the most flowering power though, you…

Image by Jan Herodes It stands to reason that evergreens, like rhododendrons, can handle a tough winter without much help, but the fact is that even sturdy plants get the blues when it’s cold. Winter damage…

Image by John Rusk One of the more spectacular North American native shrubs is the Pacific rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum). Other names for the plant include California rosebay and coast…

Image by dndavis The rhododendron is one of the most eye-catching shrubs in the home landscape, with beautiful blooms and lush foliage. Being popular shrubs in many landscapes, the topic of how to trim a…

Image by NinaMalyna Rhododendron bushes are similar to azaleas and members of the genus Rhododendron. Rhododendrons bloom in late spring and provide a burst of color before summer flowers set in. They vary in…

Image by Artur Henryk Bialosiewicz Rhododendrons are at their best in spring when they produce large clusters of showy flowers against a backdrop of glossy green foliage. Rhododendron problems such as sooty…

Image by RandomPhotoGuy The rhododendron bush is an attractive, blooming specimen in many landscapes and is fairly low maintenance when planted properly. Growing rhododendron successfully requires the proper…