What kind of bush is this?
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These bushes are in the front of my home. (just recently moved in). I'm not sure what type of bush this is.?? What I do know is that they are in desperate need of pruning or removal . When &/or how much of these bushes be pruned down to? Thank you!
9 answers
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Maybe some type of holly? It looks pretty rough. I would saturate the ground every day and wait about a month and see if that helps.
Kelly
on Aug 09, 2014
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Looks like a struggling and dying Azalea bush. Azalea's are acid lovers. This site has lots of info... http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/common-azalea-problems.htm
Wendy Willey
on Aug 09, 2014
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Azalea Have them in my front yard. Can grow to be quite big. Needs to be fed and watered regular now that your be there to care for it,lucky bush. I would prune off anything that's dead already to save the plants energy for saving the rest of it.
Irish53
on Aug 09, 2014
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I prune mine after the heat of the summer is gone. If you cut a small opening in the top of the bush you can get some growth in the inside of the bush.
Irish53
on Aug 09, 2014
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that is not an azalea. It is Indian Hawthorne. Many died here in Atlanta due to our unusually cold winter. It also becomes very leggy if it does not receive enough sun.
Judith Monti
on Aug 09, 2014
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They look like azaleas to me. If you want to significantly prune them, wait until after they bloom next spring.
Douglas Hunt
on Aug 10, 2014
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A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THAT REPLIED! :)
Simply Gourdjus
on Aug 10, 2014
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I think Indian Hawthorne also. the leaves seem to be too shiny for azalea. I have both and I go for the Hawthorne. To be perfectly sure take a leaf to your County Ext. agent or at least to a nursery.
MaryAnn A
on Aug 10, 2014
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I have doubts about the hardiness of Indian hawthorn in Maryland.
Douglas Hunt
on Aug 11, 2014
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