Re: Rhodies- severe pruning

Diane writes:

>I have seen two examples of severe pruning:
>1. One of our plants in full flower was picked in the middle of the 
>night
>by someone who wanted a giant bouquet.  Every branch was removed. It
>recovered well within a few years.

That must have been heartbreaking!
>
>2. A truck accident snapped off a huge old rhododendron so that only a
>stump was left.  It also recovered, but its valiant efforts were in 
>vain,
>as commercial development overtook its roadside spot.  I hope it was 
>moved
>elsewhere.

That answers my question. Thank you so much.

	Mary, zone 6

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