Rhododendron
Key identifying features of Rhododendron include:
- Leathery green leaves with a pale underside (6 to 12cm long)
- Leaves are at the end of a spiral stem
- Pink / purple and occasionally whiteish flowers with 5 petals
- Seed pods are formed after flowering
Rhododendron (GBNNSS)
What we can do
We can remove Rhododendron within our parks, green spaces, and verges. However, we cannot remove Rhododendron from private property.
Actions
If you believe you have seen Rhododendron in our parks or green spaces (and not their native counterparts) please report this through fix my street. Do not try to remove it yourselves, if it is in our parks and open spaces.