George Tabor Azalea
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Moderate to Fast (1-2 ft/year)
- Part Shade
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Georgia grown & ready to plant
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About George Tabor Azalea
George Tabor Azalea is one of the largest and most vigorous of the classic Southern Indica azalea group, a set of large-growing, single-flush spring bloomers that have anchored Southern gardens for generations, reaching an eventual 6-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide, tall enough to use as a flowering privacy hedge or specimen rather than a small foundation shrub. It produces large, funnel-shaped orchid-pink flowers with darker pink blotching that blanket the plant for two to three weeks each spring. Like all traditional azaleas, it thrives in the dappled shade under Georgia pines and hardwoods and requires acidic, well-drained, consistently moist soil, and its shallow, fibrous roots make it sensitive to both drought and compacted clay. Its larger mature size compared to Encore or dwarf azalea varieties makes George Tabor a good choice for Lawrenceville homeowners wanting a substantial, old-fashioned spring flowering hedge along a wooded property line rather than a smaller, repeat-blooming foundation plant.
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Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 6-10 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 6-8 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Part Shade |
| Water Needs | Moderate — consistent moisture, avoid drought stress |
| Bloom Season | Spring (single heavy bloom) |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast (1-2 ft/year) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Pet Safe | Check with a vet |
| Native to Georgia | No |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant George Tabor Azalea in part shade to filtered light, avoiding hot afternoon sun. Amend Georgia clay with pine bark fines for acidity and drainage, set the root ball slightly high, and mulch well. Space plants 5-6 feet apart if used as a flowering hedge, given its large mature size. Water consistently through the first two growing seasons and during summer dry spells thereafter.
Fast Facts
- One of the largest Southern Indica azalea cultivars
- Mature size: 6-10 ft tall, 6-8 ft wide
- Large orchid-pink flowers with darker blotching
- Single heavy spring bloom, 2-3 weeks
- Prefers part shade, acidic well-drained soil
- Not deer resistant; toxic to pets if ingested
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George Tabor Azalea FAQs
How big does George Tabor Azalea get?
George Tabor Azalea grows into one of the larger traditional Southern azaleas, reaching 6-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide at maturity. This substantial size makes it well suited for use as a flowering hedge or specimen shrub along a wooded property line rather than a compact foundation planting.
Do deer eat George Tabor Azalea?
Yes, George Tabor Azalea is not considered deer resistant and can be browsed by deer, especially newly planted specimens. In Gwinnett County areas with heavy deer pressure, fencing or repellent application is worth considering until the plant is well established.