Can only refer to NJ and now NC-but there, ONLY right after blooming. Next year's flowers grow on THIS year's wood. Also, I never "trim". Go down to the root of the plant and look at what is there. When you see one stalk that looks old, and is larger than your thumb, cut it at base (you'll need a loper, not a small trimmer) Pull it out. You'll be amazed at how much of the plant is attached to it. Stand back and assess the plant before cutting another (old, thick) branch. Assess again. NEVER cut out more than one third the plant. If it is old and in bad shape, do one third this year, one third next year and so on. In three years you will have pretty much a new plant of the same size as now. Promise!
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Can only refer to NJ and now NC-but there, ONLY right after blooming. Next year's flowers grow on THIS year's wood. Also, I never "trim". Go down to the root of the plant and look at what is there. When you see one stalk that looks old, and is larger than your thumb, cut it at base (you'll need a loper, not a small trimmer) Pull it out. You'll be amazed at how much of the plant is attached to it. Stand back and assess the plant before cutting another (old, thick) branch. Assess again. NEVER cut out more than one third the plant. If it is old and in bad shape, do one third this year, one third next year and so on. In three years you will have pretty much a new plant of the same size as now. Promise!
Hi Hcampesi! Here is an article from Michigan Gardner. Best of luck to you!
http://www.michigangardener.com/pruning-azaleas-yews/
Here's some info on azaleas https://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/gardens/azalea-pruning-tips
Immediately after blooms die off, any later and the plant starts making blooms for next year