0
Within 12 inches (30.48 centimeters) of the ground within three weeks of the time that spring or early summer blooms discolor and shrivel describes how far back azaleas can be trimmed and the best time to do so. Maintenance pruning for minimal or moderate shaping is carried out with hand pruners. Extreme, severe pruning is done with hand saws or with loppers and followed up with a slow-release 12-6-6 fertilizer.
Wiki User
∙ 7y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoJust after the bloom in the spring. If you trim at any other time, you will remove next year's blooms, which are set shortly after this year's bloom ends.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
When DO you trim azaleas?
right after they flowerType your answer here...
When is the best time to trim a coral tree?
my coral tree needs to be trimmed back it has gotten out of hand. is it ok to trim it at now or is it a bad time of year?
What is best time to trim trees and bushes in Tampa Florida?
Trees and shrubs can be lightly pruned anytime in Florida. To minimize reduction of next year's flowers, prune spring-flowering plants such as azaleas, in late spring before the flower buds set for the next season.
What is the best time to trim a potentilla?
The best time to trim a potentilla, and any other summer-flowering shrub, is in the spring before the potentilla buds out.
I would like to trim back my trim a white magnolia bush. When is the best time and how much should I trim off?
Trim the magnolia during the dormant season, which is winter. If you feel you must trim it, the branch must be removed at the trunk. Cutting pieces of branches can cause undue stress on the plant, causing illness or death.
How best to glue outside door trim back on to ford fiesta?
E6000
When is the best time to trim a Mimosa tree in southern Indiana?
You can trim the mimosa tree in the spring or fall. They are extremely hardy and take well to pruning.
When is the best time to trim a maderin tree?
When it's not looking. Preferably if it's drunk.
What time of year is best to trim hair?
The best time of year to trim the hair is during the warmer seasons. This is due to how the hotter weather and climate needs the body to be as free of hair as possible. This only applies to women and people with long hair.
Do you trim back sea grapes?
only of they are an obstruction as they are a pain to trim.
What time of year is it best to trim a coastline oak?
For trimming coastline oak best time is after the end of spring rains and before the fall rains begin.
When is the best time of year to cut back bushes and shrubs Can you trim them more than once a year?
The usual answer is immediately after they have flowered. If you prune them more than once a year they are called a hedge.
