warts on azalea leaves

Question

My azaleas look like they have warts on the leaves – what is it? The new growth has huge green wart looking growths on back side of leaf.

Answer 1

These are Azalea Leaf Galls.

Here is an article with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azalea-leaf-gall.htm