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The best time to prune is in the spring, just after flowering but before new growth begins, or early in bloom if you want trusses for indoor display. However, what is ideal is not always practical, especially if you have a large number of rhododendrons.
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www.eskimo.com/~enumclaw/Tips/pruning.html
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Large-leaved rhododendrons are the most difficult to prune but only for the lack of understanding. ... The most favorable time to prune when there are no flower buds is in the early spring just before growth begins. If done at this time, ... 1Editor's note: the best time is right after flowering when new growth is beginning.
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www.rhododendron.org/v47n2p79.htm
www.rhododendron.org/v47n2p79.htm
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Light maintenance pruning at the time "dead-heading" is done (see below), can help keep the plant in shape. Light to moderate pruning done at the time the plant is flowering or immediately thereafter will not affect flower bud formation for the following year. ... It is desirable, with the large flowered rhododendrons,
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www.rhododendron.org/pruning.htm
www.rhododendron.org/pruning.htm
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Rhododendrons can be pruned as much or as little as you like. The how and when are more important than how much, when it comes to pruning this species. Most pruning of large flowered Rhodys should be done in the early spring at blooming time. ... Prune as early in spring as possible, to give the cuts the best chance to heal...
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www.thegardenhelper.com/Rhody.htm
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Because rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias begin to develop green growth and next season's flower buds right after bloom, this is the best time to prune. Azaleas are the easiest to prune, responding well to shearing or clipping.
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www.wegmansnursery.com/services.asp?page_id=72
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Q: Can rhododendrons be trimmed back without damaging them? And when is the best time of the year to do so? ... A: Vigorous rhododendrons can be cut back to about half their size at the time of year when new growth can easily be produced and maintained. The best time to do this is immediately following their flowering in...
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www.roanoke.com/outdoors/gardening/wb/92763
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Pruning Rhododendrons – How To Prune Rhododendrons ... Best Time for Trimming Rhododendrons ... How to Prune Rhododendrons...
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Generally speaking, winter is the best time to prune trees and shrubs -- but the "how" is just as important as the "when." There is an art and science to pruning; however, most pruning for the typical home landscape can be accomplished by the individual homeowner. ... Most shrubs, including rhododendrons and azaleas,
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www.chapelhillnews.com/features/almanac/story/5048.html
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While the plant is still dormant, internal decisions are made about where to send the sap for best growth, and when possible, plants should be pruned when dormant. However, ... This is the best time to prune most plants because it is before growth begins. ... Holly Prune any time of the year to restore shape.
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www.ourgardengang.com/Pruning2.htm
www.ourgardengang.com/Pruning2.htm
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