Though it appears that the rhododendrons are cowering, they are just reacting to this morning’s cold. At 17 degrees F, they are not the only things that appear to be shivering. Rhododendrons are nature’s thermometer as their leaves shrivel the colder it gets below freezing. There are manny reasons cited for this, but there is no consensus yet. Regardless, when I look out my window upon wakening during these Winter months I have a good idea of how many layers of clothing to don for the day ahead.
Nature’s thermometer
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I love your comment on the rhododendron. I too have bushes outside my window and use them as my personal thermometer. The tighter they curl, the more layers I need.