How to prune Rhododendron pubescens

The best time to prune

First of all, you need to understand the "age" of the Rhododendron hairy-ribbed you are planting. If your Rhododendron hairy-ribbed is still a seedling (Rhododendron hairy-ribbed is generally still a seedling in the 2-4th year of its growth), then you only need to cut off its flower buds. This method can allow the Rhododendron hairy-ribbed to quickly form a skeleton, which is more conducive to the formation of flowers later. The appropriate time to prune the branches of an adult Rhododendron pubescens is after it blooms.

Areas that need trimming

If you find that there are some problems with the branches of your Rhododendron, such as the leaves have turned yellow, or withered, or are damaged, then you can cut off such branches, because these branches can easily affect the growth of the entire pot of flowers and rob them of nutrients. Those branches that grow deformed must also be pruned off, not only because they affect the appearance, but more importantly, they will also affect the overall growth.

Steps to trimming

Before you start pruning azalea, you must prepare various tools, and then observe it before you start pruning. Carefully prune away any longer branches. Longer branches can easily affect the overall beauty of the Rhododendron hairy-ribbed, making it look messy during its growth. Trimming off the longer branches will increase its beauty and ornamental value. The commonly used pruning methods are bud removal, branch thinning and short pruning. Bud removal means leaving one or two branches and cutting off the rest. Thinning is the process of pruning branches that are too dense. Shortening means pruning off branches that are growing too vigorously and are relatively long, with the aim of maintaining a good shape for easy viewing.

Pruning considerations

When pruning Rhododendron hairy, do not prune blindly or frantically. Prune reasonably and exercise reasonable control and adjustment. It is worth noting that the growth ability of Rhododendron hairyii is relatively strong, so if you want to keep your potted plants in a good shape, you need to prune them frequently.