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Azalea, Pinkshell

Deciduous species. Irregular, upright growing with stiff, stout branches. Fragrant pink flowers in early May. Red autumn foliage. Native to the mid Atlantic states. Cary Award winner in 1998. Starting in 1997 the Cary Award annually recognizes underutilized woody plants especially appropriate for New England that offer superior landscape appeal in two or more seasons, are winter hardy in zone 5 or colder, are pest resistant and are readily available in the market. PP -- This cultivar or species has been selected as a "Proven Performer" by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society and performs consistently well in USDA Zones 5 and 6 Massachusetts landscapes.