Botanical Name
Rhododendron austrinum 'Escatawpa'
Common Name
Florida Azalea 'Escatawpa'
Wetland Status
FAC
This cultivar of Rhododendon austrinum from southern Alabama was introduced by Tom Dodd, Sr. and is a strong, easy to grow, vigorous form maturing to 12' or more. It grows well in some shade but it doesn't like wet feet. Easy to grow. The flowers appear in early spring at about the same time as the leaves appear.