Rhododendron ponticum, when it runs wild, blocks out the sun, smothers other plants, is toxic to wildlife and can spread sudden oak death. It’s also extremely difficult to eradicate Rhododendrons are ...

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Gardeners are being urged not to buy rhododendrons this spring, as conservationists warn it can spread tree diseases and harm native wildlife. The Woodland Trust said rhododendron ponticum is an ...

The Woodland Trust said the invasive species chokes natural plants and is damaging important temperate rainforest habitats in the UK. Sign up for the top news stories every day to keep you informed ...