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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    February 23, 2019
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    I doubt that the cold snap killed your azalea but it may have ruined the bloom buds. When the plant shows signs of spring growth, you may need to remove dead branch tips. Give the shrub extra time before you reach for the pruners. If the tips are dead, trim back to a healthy bud or leaves. The inside of a twig, the pith, should be whitish with a thin green ring just under the bark. Dark tan or brown pith means the area is dead and you should cut back a bit further. Good luck and I hope you didn't lose your spring blooms. Worse case scenario is that the shrub dies back close to the ground but the roots will survive and push up a new plant.

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    drtreelove on
    March 6, 2019
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    Yes, leyland cypress needles in well managed compost should be fine for mulching heather and azalea.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 11, 2019
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    This seems like an infection, and can likely be cured by applying wettable sulfur and dolomitic lime. This will help kill the problem, and replenish the soil's pH afterwords.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 7, 2019
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    This is likely residue from pests, called honeydew.

    Treat with Neem Oil.
    Here are some links to help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-honeydew.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/common-azalea-problems.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 27, 2019
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    This is likely Azalea Bark Scale.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azalea-bark-scale.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 29, 2019
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    Yes, go ahead and clean up the spent flowers and trim to the shape you desire.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 5, 2019
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    Please include photos, and details on where the plant is, how much light, water, and any other factors that go into its care, and your feeding schedule.

    It will be hard to say what's going on until I have some details. Please include these and photos, and I will be more than glad to help you.

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