Rhododendron - why have it in the garden?

MrsB

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I recently moved to a property and there are about eight rhododendrons in the garden that are all well established.

I am quite keen to have a productive garden that consists of plants that either produce something for the table or something for the wildlife.

I am basically looking for a reason to keep the Rhododendrons because i am on the verge of ripping them up.

Besides the pretty flowers and the fact that they are evergreen - what do they contribute?

The flowers are brief and completely scentless and i haven't seen a single bee or beneficial bug anywhere near them!

The plant itself is inedible and actually toxic to my chickens if they decided to have a nibble.

Does a Rhododendron have a place in my garden?
 
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