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Genus: Rhododendron indica Azalea 'George L. Tabor'
Common Name: George L. Tabor Azalea
Description: Profuse, pink springtime blooms are so plentiful and large that they completely hide the foliage, making 'George Taber' azalea a favorite landscape shrub in the south. This large, spreading evergreen azalea is most impressive when used in mass plantings but makes an attractive specimen planting as well. Plant in mass on 4- to 6-foot centers.
Bloom Time: Spring
Size: 6' to 8' high by 6' to 8' wide
Growth Rate: Fast to Moderate
Exposure: Partial to Full Sun
Hardiness: Zone 8-10
Soil: Well drained, pH 4.5 to 6.5
Uses: Landscape uses - Background, Focal Point Specimen, Foundation, Hedges, Landscape Beds, Mass Planting, Outdoor Living Areas, Shrub Border, Tree Form Shrub, Woodland Border attracts butterflies; cut flowers; foundation
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George L. Tabor Azalea