The problem I've had doing this is that the rejuvenation cuts stimulate so much growth that, in the next couple of years, the shrub ends up clogged and leggy. I've seen a few rejuvenation videos, but I've not seen videos describing how to prune when the azalea explodes. My shrubs tend to shoot out long stems that then form a whorl of about 5 branches at the end. On one of my shrubs, I didn't want to stress the plant the next year or two and the result was a shrub about chest high, all the green leaves at the outside, and an interior that was totally shaded, filled with twigs, and super dense. It's hard to figure out where to begin! Thanks for the video!
Kind of a late response, but if you're getting those shoots at the end of a cut, you may not be pruning in the correct location on the shrub. If you leave a nub sticking out, it will usually cause those shoots. You want to get as close to the tree as possible, there's a "collar". Cutting to the collar will allow the bush to heal over better and use its energy into the parts you do want to grow. (Anyone correct me if I'm wrong, im not an expert)
How do your Azalias look now? I just did a wack job on my Encore Azalias, which a person we hire to prune but charges a fortune to do it, said needed to be done. I just watched some youtube videos and went for it. It's somehow very satisfying! 🤣
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The problem I've had doing this is that the rejuvenation cuts stimulate so much growth that, in the next couple of years, the shrub ends up clogged and leggy. I've seen a few rejuvenation videos, but I've not seen videos describing how to prune when the azalea explodes. My shrubs tend to shoot out long stems that then form a whorl of about 5 branches at the end. On one of my shrubs, I didn't want to stress the plant the next year or two and the result was a shrub about chest high, all the green leaves at the outside, and an interior that was totally shaded, filled with twigs, and super dense. It's hard to figure out where to begin! Thanks for the video!
Kind of a late response, but if you're getting those shoots at the end of a cut, you may not be pruning in the correct location on the shrub. If you leave a nub sticking out, it will usually cause those shoots. You want to get as close to the tree as possible, there's a "collar". Cutting to the collar will allow the bush to heal over better and use its energy into the parts you do want to grow. (Anyone correct me if I'm wrong, im not an expert)
I wish there was a video of how it looks after it blooms back out 🤔
Done! (although a couple days late!). Thanks for giving me the confidence to do it!
How do your Azalias look now? I just did a wack job on my Encore Azalias, which a person we hire to prune but charges a fortune to do it, said needed to be done. I just watched some youtube videos and went for it. It's somehow very satisfying! 🤣
Thank you. When is the best time to prune in Pensacola Florida especially Hawthorn and bushes?
can I do the same thing with an old Rhododendron. got some old ugly ones with only growth on the tips... Thanks for the tips on the azalea's...
How about transplanting? Is that done after flowering or in the fall? Thanks
Any update after one year?