Ask the Gardener- When can I cut back my azaleas?

Azaleas are best pruned in the spring right after they finish flowering. Unlike most other woody plants, they can sprout new growth anywhere along their stem (adventitious shoots) instead of at nodes, making this an easy task – like giving them a haircut. When pruning, make sure that you trim to keep the top narrower than the bottom to allow sunlight to reach the entire plant all the way to the base. Read full article at OurTribune.com.