Azalea, cutting a major root

[paddles]

I am trying to alter the angle of an azalea, I have repotted it onto an angle closer to where I want it, and have slowly been scraping away the dirt on the high side, encourageing the roots to go down. however I am now left with a delimma, that there is a major root, that will eventually need removing. can I cut this root safely? even in 12 mths time? the root, at the trunk is approx 1 cm in diametre.
I am uncertain what sort of azalea it is, but believe it may be a karume
thanks
Heidi

viewtopic.php?f=132&t=11591

[Pup]

I am trying to alter the angle of an azalea, I have repotted it onto an angle closer to where I want it, and have slowly been scraping away the dirt on the high side, encourageing the roots to go down. however I am now left with a delimma, that there is a major root, that will eventually need removing. can I cut this root safely? even in 12 mths time? the root, at the trunk is approx 1 cm in diametre.
I am uncertain what sort of azalea it is, but believe it may be a karume
thanks
Heidi

viewtopic.php?f=132&t=11591

Azaleas rely on fine fiberous roots, more for their survival than the heavy ones, so by reducing that slowly it should send finer roots out.

Hope this helps. Cheers Pup