Old Rhododendron. Rumors of the woman who planted the 100 year old rhododendron. The stumps left after pruning may range in length from 6 to 30 inches.
Satsuki Azalea Rhododendron Osakazuki Ericaceae 55 Years Old Gift Of The City Of Hiroshima Japan C20090613 291 Bonsai Flower Azaleas Bonsai Plants from www.pinterest.com
Taking care of old rhododendron. The old cornish red which was planted 120 years ago by a victorian explorer at south lodge hotel in horsham west sussex is britain s widest single stemmed rhododendron. What can we do to save it.
So far these claims have not been verified.
The pjm rhododendron is a compact variety that is also quite easy to grow and does better in full sun that most rhododendrons. You can cut back woody branches into areas where no leaves or lower twigs exist. Photos of an elderly woman standing next to the rhododendron have been circulating the internet with some claiming that she was the one who had planted the bush. It would be wise to leave it alone through winter as the tree is heading into dormancy and won t be able to mend itself until spring.
