Why Are My Azaleas Dying?

Fungal diseases can strike azaleas and cause browning leaf margins and other symptoms. Dieback, a fungal disease triggered by stress, causes foliage to wilt and yellow and twigs and branches to die. ... Root rot, usually triggered by poor drainage, also strikes azaleas.

How do you revive a dying azalea?

If your azalea is dying, you need to apply a fish emulsion to revitalize the plant. Spread a compost over the root system and keep the soil moist with mulch. If you don't water and mulch azaleas during hot dry days, the leaves will scorch and the plant will begin to fade.

Can azaleas come back to life?

Basically, the azalea is dehydrated, and it may recover when the ground thaws. The best course of action when you think this has happened is to wait and see if the plant comes back to life in the spring. Another cause of azalea dieback is planting an azalea that is not hardy in your zone.