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Transplant Azalea #933406

Asked May 29, 2026, 9:03 AM EDT

What time on year can I move Azaleas?

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

Early spring is probably best, and early autumn is probably second-best, but you might be able to successfully transplant them in-between if they can be regularly monitored for watering needs. (To be fair, any recently-planted/transplanted shrub should be regularly checked for water.) Azaleas have fairly shallow root systems, so as the soil surface starts to dry out, they may need more attention than a shrub with deeper roots. Dig as wide of a root ball as you can since the shrub's roots will have grown further outwards, away from the main stems, than they will have downwards. Try to move it on a cloudy, cooler day if possible, or temporarily shade the plant if you can for a few days after the move if the weather is sunny and warm.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 29, 2026, 10:50 AM EDT

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