As a native plant nursery owner, I'm often asked when should the Native Azaleas be pruned? Well, definitely not now, that's for sure! Many new gardeners mistakenly think all plants should be pruned in winter, but that's not so with most plants that bloom in early spring.
Azaleas and rhododendrons rarely need pruning anyway. I prune away only damaged or dead wood on azaleas. That should be done anytime damaged or dead wood is observed, to prevent disease.
Most of the native Azaleas bloom in spring, and they bloom on old wood. That means that the flower buds for this spring have already formed. Pruning now will remove those flower buds. If you need to control the size of your native azaleas or just want to shape up your plant's form, wait until after the blooms fade and prune then.
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