How to prune Azaleas

There is only one rule on how to prune Azaleas.

You only have to prune it after it blooms.

In most cases, you should not need to prune azaleas.

The best time to shape or trim an azalea is after the spring flowers fade away, but don’t trim any later than July.

If you prune too late in the year during late summer, fall or winter, you will cut off the flower buds.

How to prune:

Cut off dead branches and stems from the shrub but if you want you can prune and off live stems and branches to conform the plant into your preferred shape.