Rhododendron x 'Stonewall Jackson'
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- roh-do-DEN-dron
- Description
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Stonewall Jackson Azalea is a deciduous hybrid cultivar with clusters of bright orange flowers. Plant in partial to dappled sun in well-drained moist soils.
VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Rhododendron
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Dimensions:
- Height: 5 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 5 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- 6-feet-12 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 7b, 7a, 8b, 8a, 9b, 9a
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Orange
- Red/Burgundy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Funnel
- Flower Description:
- Flame orange-red funnel-shaped flowers with visible stamens and pitsols in the spring. Look similar to Flame Azaela.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Problems:
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
- Problem for Horses