Rhododendron mucronulatum (Korean Rhododendron) Western Redcedar and turn shades of reddish-purple

and turn shades of reddish-purple in the fall

including periodic pruning to shape the shrub and remove dead or damaged branches

The foliage provides an attractive backdrop for the flowers and berries

it is also attractive to pollinators

Rhododendron mucronulatum (Korean Rhododendron) Western Redcedar and turn shades of reddish-purpleRhododendron mucronulatum (Korean Rhododendron) is a species of deciduous flowering shrub native to Korea and parts of Russia. Appearance: Korean rhododendron is a medium sized shrub that typically grows to a height of 1. 5 to 2. 5 meters (5 to 8 feet) tall, with a similar spread. It has an upright, rounded growth habit with arching branches. The leaves are oval to elliptical in shape, dark green in color, and may turn reddish purple in the fall