Stewartstonian Azalea is a cold-hardy, evergreen azalea known for its vivid red spring blooms and year-round foliage interest. It holds dark green leaves through the growing season, turning a rich mahogany-bronze in winter. Reliable in New England conditions, it is ideal for foundation plantings, borders, and massing where consistent color and structure are needed.
Key Features
Bright red spring flowers
Evergreen foliage with winter bronze coloration
Cold-hardy and reliable in northern climates
Compact, mounding growth habit
Strong choice for mass plantings and foundations
Specs
Mature Height: 3–5 ft
Mature Width: 4–6 ft
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Growth Rate: Moderate
Zone: 5–8
Form: Rounded / mounding
Spacing Guidance
3–4 ft spacing for massing
2–3 ft off structures
Variants
Why Rhododendrons & Azaleas Work
Strong Spring Color Large, vibrant blooms create high visual impact early in the season.
Shade Tolerance Performs well in partial shade where many flowering plants fail.
Evergreen Structure (Rhododendrons) Provides year-round presence and foundation stability.
Selected for New England performance
We select rhododendrons and azaleas suited for New England conditions, focusing on cold hardiness, bloom reliability, and long-term landscape performance.
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Craig Lawrence
Ordered online and came the next day. Exactly what I was looking for. Tree was in great shape.
Ivory Silk® Tree Lilac
Anonymous
LOVE IT
Plant looks great in my garden
Brandon Arborvitae
Anonymous
These were exactly what we were hoping for. The foliage has a really nice golden tint that brightens up our yard compared to the typical dark green arborvitae. Plants arrived healthy and planted easily. Very happy with the purchase.
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David Shaw
The crew was very friendly and walked the property with me before planting so we could discuss where the trees would be planted. They were very thorough and left the property clean afterwards. Definitely recommend their installation service.
Installation Service
Kevin Kane
Arrived when scheduled and installers did a great job.Very happy
The crew was very friendly and walked the property with me before planting so we could discuss where the trees would be planted. They were very thorough and left the property clean afterwards. Definitely recommend their installation service.
