Which type of azaleas do I have? And, are lace bugs already out?

12 years ago

I live in Maryland, near Washington, DC. I have two questions:

(1) A landscaper put a bunch of azaleas in my yard, and I'd like to see if someone can identify which type. I have included a link to pictures of examples - they were planted 1.5 years ago. I was told they were 3 gallon, 18-24 inches (I'm not sure if that was when they were planted or their maximum growth.). Now they are about two feet in diameter, growing more laterally than horizontally. The buds started to grow last week, April 15. Now, April 21, pink blooms are starting to blossom. Anyone know which kind/type of azaleas these are?

(2) Last fall I had problems with lace bugs. Some old leaves still show the damage (see picture link). But, it looks to me like some of the new leaves that just grew this past spring also have lace bug damage already. Could lace bugs be out already? If not, when do they start to attack azaleas?

Here is a link that might be useful: Link to Photos

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morz8 - Washington Coast
12 years ago
Someone else will need to identify your azaleas -

but apparently it's not too early for lace bug to be hatching in your area. Look for evidence on leaf undersides, black tar-like or varnish looking spots -

Here is a link that might be useful: Azalea Lace bug Maryland
asg123
Original Author
11 years ago
Can anyone answer question #1 of my original post -
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
11 years ago
It's not a particularly good image of the flower, which is the most important feature in the identification of azaleas.
jimbobfeeny
11 years ago
To me, those look like Camellias - Any possibility of this?

They don't have the typical trumpet-shaped blossoms that Azaleas have.
jay_7bsc
11 years ago
Dear jimbobfeeny,
No, those are definitely pictures, somewhat unfocused, unclear pictures, of azaleas. You can look at the leaves to determine that they are azalea leaves--also the form of the plant. Camellias have waxy leaves and an upright, tree-like habit of growth.
monarda_gw
11 years ago
I think it is an evergreen azalea along the lines of that pictured in the link -- sorry can't be more specific. There are some that are even more rose- (or camellia-like) than this.

Here is a link that might be useful: R. (AZALEA) EVERGREEN 'Carol Kittel'