•Status in Florida: Native
•Size at Maturity: Typically grows 6 to 12 feet tall and wide.
•Phenology: Deciduous shrub with upright branches, elliptical leaves, and clusters of fragrant pink to white flowers that bloom in spring before the leaves emerge.
•Life Cycle: Perennial
•Bloom Season: Spring
•Deciduous, Dioecious, Evergreen: Deciduous
•Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
•Soil Texture: Moist, acidic, well-drained soils; often found in woodlands and along stream banks
•Soil pH: Acidic (pH 4.5-6.0)
•Moisture Requirements: Prefers consistently moist soil, but can tolerate occasional dry periods once established
•Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low tolerance
•Recommended Landscape Uses: Woodland gardens, shade gardens, naturalized areas
•Maintenance Tips: Moderate maintenance; prune after flowering to shape and remove dead or damaged branches; mulch to maintain soil moisture and acidity
•Considerations: Pinxter Azalea may be susceptible to lace bug infestations and root rot if planted in poorly drained soils.
•Deer and/or Rabbit Resistance: Moderately resistant; typically not preferred by deer or rabbits
•Edible: Not typically consumed
•Medicinal Uses: Not commonly used in herbal medicine
•Toxicity to Pets: Not known to be toxic to pets, but ingestion of large quantities of plant material may cause gastrointestinal upset.
•Florida Native Companion Plant: Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), Sweet Bay (Magnolia virginiana)
•Wildlife Benefit: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies; provides habitat and food for various insects and birds
•Caterpillar Host Plant: Pinxter Azalea is a host plant for the caterpillars of various butterfly species, including the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) and the Azalea Caterpillar Moth (Datana major).