We recently purchased a home that has some very large azalea bushes. We love azaleas, but these are quite large and overgrown. When is the right time to cut them back?

Understanding the Context

Is it possible to cut them back ... WTOP News: Itching to prune your azalea bush now? Not so fast NOLA.com: My azalea bushes dropped their leaves. Will they bloom in the spring?

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It's typical for up to half of an azalea bush's leaves to turn yellow, orange or reddish and drop from the plant. Photo by LSU AgCenter. QUESTION: I have about 10 established azalea bushes that always ... My azalea bushes dropped their leaves. Will they bloom in the spring?

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The Florida Times-Union: Garden Q&A: Are caterpillars on azalea bushes good guys or bad? I have discovered striped caterpillars all over my azalea bushes. Since I am a butterfly lover and careful about their pupae, I wonder if these are good guys or bad guys? You have probably discovered ... AOL: 8 Ways To Landscape With Azaleas So You Can Enjoy Them Year After Year