Sweet Azalea
Azalea arborescens |Spotswood Greenery

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Sweet Azalea
Sweet Azalea
Sweet Azalea
Sweet Azalea
Azalea arborescens |Spotswood Greenery
Sweet Azalea
Sweet Azalea
Sweet Azalea

Sweet Azalea

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Fragrant white flowers with red stamens bloom in early summer, filling the air with a sweet scent. This deciduous native shrub features glossy green foliage that turns red in autumn.

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Size at Maturity

Height 8'- 20' Spread 8'- 20'

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Growing Zone

USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7

Lowest Temperatures -30°F to -20°F

Light Requirements

Full sun to part sun- at least 4 hours direct sun per day

Wildlife Benefits

  • Supports Bees
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Butterflies

Native Range

AL, GA, KY, NC, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV

Seasons of Interest

  • Spring

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Planting and Care Guide

Planting Tips

Plant in moist, well-drained, acidic soil (pH 4.5–6.0) with generous organic matter. Space 6–10 feet apart. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch away from the crown.

Care Tips

Water deeply and consistently- sweet azalea naturally grows in moist, woodland settings. Prune lightly immediately after flowering. Fertilize in spring with an acid azalea fertilizer. The fragrant, creamy-white to pale pink flowers in late spring to early summer are among the most sweetly scented of any native azalea- the powerful, sweet fragrance is one of the most delightful of any hardy shrub. Largely pest-free when sited with moist, acidic, organic soil. An outstanding native azalea for fragrance gardens and woodland edges.

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