Q&A – My encore azalea has split bark. Is this okay?
Question:
My encore azalea has split bark. Is this okay?
Answer:
Split bark can often be caused by environmental factors like sun and cold in the winter. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says the split bark limits the amount of nutrients that can reach the leaves. There may be other problems with this plant that should be explored further.
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My encore azalea has split bark. Is this okay?
Answer:
Split bark can often be caused by environmental factors like sun and cold in the winter. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says the split bark limits the amount of nutrients that can reach the leaves. There may be other problems with this plant that should be explored further.
Related Videos:
Is early spring the best time to prune my azaleas?
What can I do to keep lichen from growing on my azaleas?
Related Resources:
Azalea Care
Growing Azaleas and Rhododendrons