Research suggests that the expansion of rosebay rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum) in Southern Appalachian mountain hollows may increase the likelihood of landslides during and after intense rain ...

Same rhododendron in different temperatures. When you step outside on a cold winter’s day, have you noticed how rhododendron leaves change their appearance? Usually, they are glossy and full. But when ...

Though both pots and ground are feasible, rhododendron will thrive better when planted in the ground. Grow rhododendron in pots when soil is not acidic enough or too chalky or clay-heavy. If soil and ...

New Hampshire has a jewel in its southwest corner, a grove of ancient and natural rhododendrons now in full bloom.Rhododendron State Park is named after the 16-acre grove of Rhododendron Maximum, ...

Same rhododendron, different times of day. When you step outside on a cold winter’s day, have you noticed how rhododendron leaves change their appearance? Usually, they are glossy and full. But when ...

It's that time again -- when these Southern Appalachians put on one of their two most spectacular shows of the year. The other, of course, comes in the fall, when the hillsides become a colorful ...

Rhododendron State Park is named after the 16-acre grove of Rhododendron Maximum, which is the focal point of the park. A 0.6 mile-long universally accessible trail encircles the grove allowing ...

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Rhododendrons make incredibly accurate living thermometers. When I went for a walk this morning, it felt cold, and I figured it was at least in the teens, but the rhododendron leaves were drooping, ...

Just 20 miles east of the picturesque coastline in Maine, on a long winding country road, beyond an unassuming sign, tucked beneath a tree canopy, is the Harvey Butler Rhododendron Sanctuary. Even ...

If soil and weather conditions are optimal, opt to plant rhododendron in the ground for maximum growth. Thriving greenery and colorful blooms are two of the best ways to bring an outdoor space to life ...