If you typically experience severe winters ... that have turned black or brown, wait to prune the plant for now. Assess the health of your azalea once new growth begins to appear in spring.

Shrubs that respond to severe pruning, such as ribes and philadelphus, may be cut almost to ground level to re-establish a framework of new shoots. If the shrub is old and it's hard to predict a ...

Q: Even though I have had a frost, my Encore azaleas still have blooms on them. When do I prune them? I know you say to prune after flowering, but they aren't done yet. A : Encore azaleas ...