My established rose of sharon trees are wilting and dying even with water--in a week they are gone. Why? What could cause this?
Rose of Sharon can be effected by some pests and the fungus, Botrytis.
Inspect your plant for any other signs or evidence of disease.
Excess moisture could cause root rot.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm
http://extension.illinois.edu/hortanswers/plantdetail.cfm?PlantID=400&PlantTypeID=8
I have had it for at least 10 years and it was always beautiful and thick. Last year there wasn't as many flowers or leaves; for that matter, it never looked very full. This year there is nothing! There are no leaves ever....just the wooden stems, as if we poisoned it. Any idea what could have caused this? It is on the west side of our house, and it was a beautiful bush.
Rose Of Sharon does not have a terribly long life span.
The long cold winter that nearly the entire United States suffered may also have contributed to the loss of your plant.
I try to remember that a loss in the garden makes for new opportunities.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm
What can I spread on lawn to kill Rose of Sharon seedlings? Too numerous to simply pull up.
Hand pulling is the recommend and safe way to remove the seedlings from your lawn.
You can prevent further seeding by deadheading the entire spent flower form the plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm
I planted some rose of sharon starts from my mom's garden a couple years ago. They haven't produced any blooms yet. Also, it is kind of weird but the branches are shooting out very far and have really huge leaves, compared to the smaller leaf formations closer to the main body of the plant. Almost looks like two different plants in one. Should I prune these larger leafed stems off, and should I wait until next spring to do this?
Sounds like your Rose of Sharon is putting all of its energy into foliage instead of blooms. Pruning may help force blooms, but not this year.
You can prune the plant in late winter or early spring, while it's dormant.
This article will walk you through exactly how and when to prune your Rose of Sharon:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/pruning-rose-of-sharon.htm
What can eat the stem at a perfect angle but leaves it hanging sometimes? One rose of sharon bushes has been cut in half.
Thanks but not deer, no tracks and they Wouk leave the limb looking chewed, not sawed off at an angle
One-word answer for you: deer.
This article may help you nurse your damaged plant back to health and to protect your Rose of Sharon in the future:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/do-deer-eat-rose-plants.htm
I have 5 plants that are about 8ft tall. When is a good time to move them and how deep are the roots?
The best time to transplant your plant is when they are dormant. Late fall or spring would be best.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/pruning-rose-of-sharon.htm
My Rose of Sharon shrub has an abundance of buds on each branch, but only a very small amount actually bloom. The shrub is in a well drained spot and gets about 10 hours of sun each day. Why won't all buds bloom??
Too little water or too much fertilizer are two of the most common causes of "bud drop" or bud rot on the Rose of Sharon. Depending on the zone you're in, this year's temperatures have been particularly high, so try increasing the water (make sure the soil well-drained) and add a light covering of organic mulch.
This article may help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm