Even though your azaleas are fairly large and mature, they will still have a
shallow rootball and can be readily transplanted. If you've never
transplanted large shrubs before, you'll probably want to hire someone or
find a friend who has.

Dave

"Wendy Chatley Green" wrote in message
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I'm in Florida (zone 9b) and have bought a house with large azaleas on
the north side of the house. They almost fill the space between the
garage and the neighbor's fence, are 5' tall, and densely grown.

No one can see them bloom (the neighbor never opens his window shades)
and I would rather move them than prune them enough to be able to move
my trash can and wheelbarrow past them. There's a good spot at the
east side of the yard with shade and space to grow.

Any suggestions on the best way/time to move them?

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Wendy Chatley Green