Dead Rhododendron. We were alerted to this mortality event by retired forest pathologist dr. Signs of rhododendron distress can usually be.
Back to article lists. Top causes of death in rhododendrons. This is not so bad but when it happens during summer it is a sign that your rhododendron is too dry and needs to be watered.
This is not so bad but when it happens during summer it is a sign that your rhododendron is too dry and needs to be watered.
This happens when it gets cold during winter as the plant tries to conserve water in the cold spell. Ill spent youth so when i was younger i went through the inevitable phase of falling in love with rhododendrons a particular folly for those who live in areas where summer temperatures do not fall below 52 degrees f. We were alerted to this mortality event by retired forest pathologist dr. The plants are able to survive and bloom for many years.