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Rhododendrons. The pruning of rhododendrons, as a rule, isunsatisfactory, particularly if the wood is old. If the plant is verythrifty, and in a damp, sheltered position, fair success may be had.Not more than one-half of a plant should be pruned in any one yearand the other part in the succeeding year. It should be done early in the spring and the bark of the stumps well moistened at least twicedaily to assist the development and breaking through of the dormantleaf buds. Cuts should be made just above a whorl of leaves becauseadventitious buds will appear there more promptly than elsewhere.If the plants are not thrifty it might be advisable to cut half of thestalks to the ground, using care not to decrease, more than is necessary,the beauty of the plants. New shoots will be developed from theground, and when these reach a satisfactory height, repeat the processwith the remaining stalks. The root system will also be benefitedby such treatment. |
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