I prune my azaleas but they grow back ugly
wasabi_VA
18 years ago
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18 years agolast modified: 9 years agoRelated Discussions
Is it too late to prune my azaleas?
Comments (4)Sorry about the confusion. I meant minor things like cutting dead branches & crossing stems. You probably can prune as much as you described (1.5') now since your shrubs are well established but, personally, I would not do it due to our weather. Right now, our temperatures are in the 90-95s, humidity is down, the days have become windy and rainshowers are coming scattered or isolated. When showers do come by, they do not dump much rain. Under those weather conditions, I would delay pruning until next year (a few days after they have finished blooming). That way I get to keep next year's bloomage, which azaleas begin to develop around July-August. Exceptions to that rule: safety or security issues. If someone could trip or they could help thives hide then prune but be careful of azalea roots (they are on the top 4" of your soil and they do not like to be disturbed much). Then keep an eye on soil moisture (keep them well mulched & moist... not wet, not dry). And water during the winter if the winter is dry (once a week or once every two weeks)....See MoreNon-blooming azalea - should I prune back now?
Comments (1)It is too late now. The container azalea has begun the process of forming flower buds for Spring 2007. July is when they begin bud formation. If you prune now, it will be at the expense of getting flowers next year. I hope you get flowers next Spring! Luis...See MoreIs it too late to prune my large azaleas?
Comments (2)Even though it's preferred to trim back after flowering, you can do so at other times of the year as long as you are okay with the risks. "Like many other broadleaf plants, healthy azaleas can be pruned to within 6 to 12 inches of ground level and will respond with an abundance of new shoots growing from the old wood." (http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.cfm?number=B670#Maintenance)...See MoreMy ficus doesn't grow in one side, did I prune too much?
Comments (1)First, your tree has scale. Second, you need to place it right up in front of the window. The tree would prefer placement right up in front of your sunniest window. If you want it to grow more in that area, you need to pinch back the top and force it to back bud. It will do so much more enthusiastically closer to summer solstice when the days are at their longest. lastly, don’t water weekly on a set schedule. Water as the plant needs it....See Morewasabi_VA
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18 years agolast modified: 9 years agoDWA in AZ Sunset zone 12
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