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Old 06-02-2016, 01:18 PM
 
Location: The Emerald City
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If you cut those azaleas my great grandmama will come up out of her grave and get you
Mine will assist yours.
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Old 06-02-2016, 01:28 PM
 
Location: Durm
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Mine will assist yours.
Wait, but aren't you allowed to prune right after blooming?
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Old 06-02-2016, 01:40 PM
 
Location: Cary, NC
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Wait, but aren't you allowed to prune right after blooming?
Yes, it really helps them grow stronger branches with lots of blooms the next year. It's not necessary, but you can. We do it every year, even the ones under pine trees and they do awesome!
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Old 06-02-2016, 01:50 PM
 
Location: At the NC-SC Border
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Wait, but aren't you allowed to prune right after blooming?
We were referring to cutting them down. I think op was thinking of getting rid of them
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Old 06-02-2016, 01:54 PM
 
Location: Chapelboro
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I don't like to prune azaleas, but to each their own. I prefer the natural look. They're gorgeous. I do prune them if they're in the way. We have some that like to get out in the road. I do not like the round ball look for azaleas. They are a very slow growing shrub and you don't need to do a thing to 'em. I definitely would not touch the ones in your picture.

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Azalea Pruning Tips - Southern Living
How to Prune Azaleas
In most landscapes, azaleas look best when minimally pruned, allowing them to retain their naturally graceful form. Remove long stray shoots by reaching down into the plant and making cuts next to larger woody branches. This allows sunlight and air movement in the center of the shrub, which promotes healthy new growth.
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Old 06-03-2016, 06:21 AM
 
Location: The Emerald City
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Wait, but aren't you allowed to prune right after blooming?
Yes. But not into balls or squares!

If the branches are pruned from the trunk, you can avoid the "waterspout" effect. Think about how those poor crepe myrtles look.

In MG class, we were taught to prune entire branches when the plant needs air and/or light. If branches are tossing each other, prune those to avoid them growing into each other.

Prune no later than July 4 to avoid cutting off next year's blooms.
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Old 06-03-2016, 08:02 AM
 
Location: Cary, NC
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they don't get pruned into a shape, they just keep their natural shape, but the pruning stimulates new growth and keeps them bushy rather than getting leggy.

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Old 06-03-2016, 08:48 AM
 
Location: Durm
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they don't get pruned into a shape, they just keep their natural shape, but the pruning stimulates new growth and keeps them bushy rather than getting leggy.
Right, that's why I did it at my Wilmington rental. There were a lot of azaleas but they were incredibly leggy and really looked bad with few blooms. They came back nicely.

I'm very much against crepe murder !
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Old 06-03-2016, 09:04 AM
 
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If Duke Garden is too far from you, try:
-Apex Garden Supply Store gardensupplyco.com/ , either bring the photos for them to identify, or have them come with consultation fee.
- If you are concerned with native plants, Niche Gardens Niche Gardens Nursery Home Native Perennials Trees Grasses specialized in native plants of NC as well, they have great and helpful master gardeners and sell native NC plants
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Old 06-03-2016, 01:39 PM
 
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