Many Of My Azalea Bushes Are Suddenly Dying. I Looked For Something That Matched What They Look Like But Don’t See Anything.

Question

It’s not just one variety, it’s many varieties. At first I noticed one bush looked ‘funny’ over the winter and then as they started out of hibernation, I saw more branches on more bushes… and now I have a half dozen completely dead bushes. I have attached a picture of what might be the cause. Is there something I can treat them all with?

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Answer 1

It sounds like you have a case of dieback. It's hard to imagine why all varieties are dying, and it makes me think it may be related to your soil. Here's our article about azalea dieback, as well as an article from the University of Florida that may be helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azalea-branches-dying.htm
https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-azaleas/
I'm also going to include an article from Clemson University that lists disease reistant cultivars:
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/azalea-rhododendron-diseases/