Have you ever seen a 30 foot hedge of solid rose of sharon? Its massive and grows crazy and out of hand every year. It's beautiful this year with hundreds of flowers, I used a hedge trimmer and trimmed the tops and edges last year. As I said it's about 30 feet long, 2 feet wide, and 7 ft tall!!
Thank you, great video and guidance. I did not know about crisscross branches! I planted a Rose of Sharon last fall for the first time and have not had to manage one (or a plant this size). It's small right now but I know it grows quite large, thus just getting to know the plant and what I'll have to do. I'm in southern Ontario and spring temps/conditions are very early, including the past couple of weeks. Thanks again!
I hope this helps. I have a young one, too, that I planted last year with a blue-ish flower that will come possibly this summer. It has grown very slowly, but others have grown quickly. I hope you enjoy yours this summer. Mine tend to be late-bloomers, but then quite beautiful.
I am a couple years later and the Rose of Sharon is thriving. I need to prune it every couple years to keep a good size, but it is pretty easy to maintain now!
I live in southeast Texas & my rose of Sharon never looked like yours! It always has leaves on it & always flowers!! Has flowers now 11-18-24. When should I prune it??
What’s wrong with my rose of Sharon? It has buds still on it from last year. It never loses its buds. I looked at your video on pruning. I think I don’t prune well enough. Let me know. Thank you.
So, I don't know for sure, but a couple thoughts... First, each variety is different, but mine tend to bloom later in the summer. It's possible that the weather turned before they reached that stage? Another thoughts us that flowering is a byproduct of healthy growth, so may they are struggling from nutrients or sun issues. Are they vibrant green? Are you saying the buds never opened? Also, have you seen other Rose of Sharin in your neighborhood that are thriving?
Thanks for the video. I have one that is 10 yrs old and really never pruned except for branches that grew over the edge of the flower bed. We are planning on pruning it back this spring. Question, are the branches naturally rubbery and is it safe to the plant to have moss growing on the branches?
Regarding the moss, I have that on my old one, too, and it continues to thrive, so far! I have seen this over the last 5 years (since I started paying attention it it). With that said, I don't think it is ideal and could lead to unhealthy issues or pests, so I am slowly pruning old parts that have moss, as well as taking moss off occasionally. I have not used a spray as it is not too bad, but I am also ensuring good air flow and tempering the watering a bit in the area from a sprinkler that may have help over water it in the warm seasons. And, some branches are somewhat rubbery...I think!
I don't know for sure what is best, but I would cut it back a little at a time, keeping some growth below. It might take a while, but that is what I would do.
Yes, you can transplant it in the growing season, but it is going to face more shock, and the risks are higher of it not surviving. If I was moving and didn't have a good option of transplanting when dormant, I would try it. Be sure to get a big root ball and try to minimize disrupting the roots. Get it planted quickly and watered, and then expect some rough weeks as the shock hits, and then hopefully it survives OK.
Hi! I have a large Rose of Sharon in my front yard, it was hit by a car over the last winter, which cracked the base of the tree open, and caused it to lean over alot more than it already was. I would like to try and save it if i could, im curious how far back i can prune it, w/o killing it. It gets so top heavy when it reaches bloom, I figure I would trim half or more of it back, and bind the base together with something, and hope for the best.. right now its propped up, until i can figure out what to do with it. :/
You could prune it back a huge amount in winter and early spring and it would come back. It might not blossom for 2 years, but they are tough. It might recover now depending on where you live. I personally would do it and see what happens.
@@backyardadventureswithandy Its beginning to bud now, so im going to keep it propped up and trim it back this winter. Thanks for the info! Appreciate the videos!
I have had an occasional branch that never came back, but not a hole side. I'm still learning about this, but my main bush has been around for 20 years, with various levels of care, so they seem fairly hardy.
Honestly, I don't know enough to confidently say, but I have a few very old limbs/trunks, and they have some cracks, etc., but the top is thriving. My experiential knowledge is to leave it, but I also am fostering some new growth for the future. This allows me to replace old limbs over time.
If you have growth on other parts, it will recover and fill in, but it might take some time. I know that can be frustrating, but perhaps give it a winter/spring and see how the new growth fills in.
Yes, it is moss. I decided to leave it, although over the next couple years I am pruning out some of my old growth, so some of this will be cut away. It actually looks cool in the winter when the leaves are off.
They get a lot of bees and wasps or hornets whichever. I have one whole side of my home that’s just covered with Rose of Sharon. These are trees are like 8 feet high, mass amount of bees!
The rose of Sharon comes in many different colors from white and pink and purple . 🙂🌺🙂 It is a beautiful tree that easily grows anywhere through its seed pods. 🤔🌺🤔 The rose of Sharon comes from the Hibiscus family and has a high amount of vitamin C through it leaves and its flowers. 🤔🌺🌿🤔 The rose of Sharon's leaves and flowers are edible and medical . 🙂🌿🌺🙂 I personally dry the leaves and the flowers and use them for tea and in soups and stir frys and in many different recipes . 🙂🌺🌿🙂 I also make a tincture out of them with vodka . 🤔 The Rose of Sharon helps with sore throat and urine tract infections and high blood pressure and high cholesterol and diabetes. 🤔🌺🌿🤔 It is also good for the bumblebees and the butterflies and the hummingbirds who absolutely love them . 🌺🐦🦋🐝🌺 God bless the American people . 🙏🇺🇲🙏
Have you ever seen a 30 foot hedge of solid rose of sharon? Its massive and grows crazy and out of hand every year. It's beautiful this year with hundreds of flowers, I used a hedge trimmer and trimmed the tops and edges last year. As I said it's about 30 feet long, 2 feet wide, and 7 ft tall!!
That sounds amazing! I have a new one started this year that is blue-purplish. Seeing flowers like this on a hedge would be beautiful!
Thank you, great video and guidance. I did not know about crisscross branches! I planted a Rose of Sharon last fall for the first time and have not had to manage one (or a plant this size). It's small right now but I know it grows quite large, thus just getting to know the plant and what I'll have to do. I'm in southern Ontario and spring temps/conditions are very early, including the past couple of weeks. Thanks again!
I hope this helps. I have a young one, too, that I planted last year with a blue-ish flower that will come possibly this summer. It has grown very slowly, but others have grown quickly. I hope you enjoy yours this summer. Mine tend to be late-bloomers, but then quite beautiful.
Just what i needed! Thanks. Have these things in huge patches and looks like ill want to cut it to a couple main plants.
I am a couple years later and the Rose of Sharon is thriving. I need to prune it every couple years to keep a good size, but it is pretty easy to maintain now!
Thank you . I now know I have alot of work to do.
You can do it!
Great vid thank you
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I live in southeast Texas & my rose of Sharon never looked like yours! It always has leaves on it & always flowers!! Has flowers now 11-18-24. When should I prune it??
I prune mine in the winter, when the leaves have all fallen, but before the new buds pop for spring. In Seattle area, I wait until late winter.
What’s wrong with my rose of Sharon? It has buds still on it from last year. It never loses its buds. I looked at your video on pruning. I think I don’t prune well enough. Let me know. Thank you.
So, I don't know for sure, but a couple thoughts... First, each variety is different, but mine tend to bloom later in the summer. It's possible that the weather turned before they reached that stage? Another thoughts us that flowering is a byproduct of healthy growth, so may they are struggling from nutrients or sun issues. Are they vibrant green? Are you saying the buds never opened?
Also, have you seen other Rose of Sharin in your neighborhood that are thriving?
Thanks for the video. I have one that is 10 yrs old and really never pruned except for branches that grew over the edge of the flower bed. We are planning on pruning it back this spring. Question, are the branches naturally rubbery and is it safe to the plant to have moss growing on the branches?
Regarding the moss, I have that on my old one, too, and it continues to thrive, so far! I have seen this over the last 5 years (since I started paying attention it it). With that said, I don't think it is ideal and could lead to unhealthy issues or pests, so I am slowly pruning old parts that have moss, as well as taking moss off occasionally. I have not used a spray as it is not too bad, but I am also ensuring good air flow and tempering the watering a bit in the area from a sprinkler that may have help over water it in the warm seasons.
And, some branches are somewhat rubbery...I think!
My rose of sharon is tall and skinny like a tree. Can you tell me the best way to prune it so it will bush out?
I don't know for sure what is best, but I would cut it back a little at a time, keeping some growth below. It might take a while, but that is what I would do.
Hey Andy can I dig up a rose of Sharon right now? Which is 7/19/24 and transfer it to my yard from another yard.
Yes, you can transplant it in the growing season, but it is going to face more shock, and the risks are higher of it not surviving. If I was moving and didn't have a good option of transplanting when dormant, I would try it. Be sure to get a big root ball and try to minimize disrupting the roots. Get it planted quickly and watered, and then expect some rough weeks as the shock hits, and then hopefully it survives OK.
Hi! I have a large Rose of Sharon in my front yard, it was hit by a car
over the last winter, which cracked the base of the tree open, and
caused it to lean over alot more than it already was. I would like to
try and save it if i could, im curious how far back i can prune it, w/o
killing it. It gets so top heavy when it reaches bloom, I figure I would
trim half or more of it back, and bind the base together with
something, and hope for the best.. right now its propped up, until i can
figure out what to do with it. :/
You could prune it back a huge amount in winter and early spring and it would come back. It might not blossom for 2 years, but they are tough. It might recover now depending on where you live. I personally would do it and see what happens.
@@backyardadventureswithandy Its beginning to bud now, so im going to keep it propped up and trim it back this winter. Thanks for the info! Appreciate the videos!
Do I need to wait until I see new buds on my plant before I prune it? I don't want to cut away my blooms.
My experience with this one in the video is that I pruned it as you saw in the video, and it was covered in flowers during the next growing season.
I have a mature rose of Sharon and only half the branches leafed out this spring. Any ideas why some many died? Its not overcrowded with branching.
I have had an occasional branch that never came back, but not a hole side. I'm still learning about this, but my main bush has been around for 20 years, with various levels of care, so they seem fairly hardy.
My rose of Sharon it has deep splits in the main trunk. What do I do with thes cracks
Honestly, I don't know enough to confidently say, but I have a few very old limbs/trunks, and they have some cracks, etc., but the top is thriving. My experiential knowledge is to leave it, but I also am fostering some new growth for the future. This allows me to replace old limbs over time.
Also, Japanese beetles are eating all my blossoms. I heard there is a systemic you can add. Do you know about that?
I am not sure about this one. Perhaps check with a master gardener or some other online sources. If you learn something, please share the knowlesge!
I pruned my rose of Sharon incorrectly …it is a little bare in front . Is there any hope of it looking good again ?
If you have growth on other parts, it will recover and fill in, but it might take some time. I know that can be frustrating, but perhaps give it a winter/spring and see how the new growth fills in.
What is the green on your bush? It looks like moss
Yes, it is moss. I decided to leave it, although over the next couple years I am pruning out some of my old growth, so some of this will be cut away. It actually looks cool in the winter when the leaves are off.
They get a lot of bees and wasps or hornets whichever.
I have one whole side of my home that’s just covered with Rose of Sharon. These are trees are like 8 feet high, mass amount of bees!
My main one blooms later than most of my shrubs, but once it blooms, the bees do love it, too. Thanks for watching!
Why no criss cross branches?
If branch rub against one another, it can create health issues for the plant. Some spacing is important.
The rose of Sharon comes in many different colors from white and pink and purple .
🙂🌺🙂
It is a beautiful tree that easily grows anywhere through its seed pods.
🤔🌺🤔
The rose of Sharon comes from the Hibiscus family and has a high amount of vitamin C through it leaves and its flowers. 🤔🌺🌿🤔
The rose of Sharon's leaves and flowers are edible and medical . 🙂🌿🌺🙂
I personally dry the leaves and the flowers and use them for tea and in soups and stir frys and in many different recipes .
🙂🌺🌿🙂
I also make a tincture out of them with vodka . 🤔
The Rose of Sharon helps with sore throat and urine tract infections and high blood pressure and high cholesterol and diabetes.
🤔🌺🌿🤔
It is also good for the bumblebees and the butterflies and the hummingbirds who absolutely love them . 🌺🐦🦋🐝🌺
God bless the American people . 🙏🇺🇲🙏
Thanks for watching and for sharing your words!