How to Prune a Braided Azalea Topiary

Maintain the Grower's Shape

Braided azalea trees are topiaries—pruned to a specific form. To keep that shape:

Trim off all new growth at stem tips as it emerges.
Do not remove entire stems—just the ends growing outside the original silhouette.

Pruning affects appearance only, not health. Let it grow out if you prefer a looser look.

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