The Woodland Trust said rhododendron ponticum is an invasive species which can spread fast and crowd out native plants in ...

With its masses of bright purple flowers, rhododendron ponticum is for many one of the joys of early summer in Scotland. For the past six weeks the plant has put on a gaudy show, delighting ...

The rhododendron, while visually pleasing, carries a strong risk of disease and is recognised as an "invasive species", ...

The Woodland Trust said rhododendron ponticum is an invasive species which can spread fast and crowd out native plants in woods, particularly threatening the UK’s rare temperate rainforests ...

Keep in mind that azaleas also fall into this genus. As the American Rhododendron Society (ARS) puts it, “All azaleas are rhododendrons, but not all rhododendrons are azaleas.” You’ll want ...

Rhododendron ponticum is the perfect example. Where conditions are suitable, it will out-compete most native plants, allowing very little light to penetrate through its thick leaf canopy.

Its report calls for a more strategic approach to improving conditions in protected areas like tackling the spread of rhododendron and better deer management. Rhododendrum ponticum spreads rapidly ...