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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: On One Hand: The Autumn
Many people think the correct time to prune azaleas is in the fall, when the flowers are done blooming and the bush is done growing.
On the Other: On the other: The Summer
Experts recommend trimming azaleas is in the summer after the plants are done flowering. This allows the plant to heal better from the the pruning and will help ensure a healthy plant with maximum blooms the following spring.
Bottom Line
Azaleas should be pruned shortly after they have finished flowering and not in the spring. Many experts suggest not trimming your azaleas after July 31, as a rule of thumb. Trimming azaleas too early or late in the season can have reduce blooms the following year.
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