Rhododendron arborescens (Sweet Azalea)
Plant community: N/A
Native region/country: East from MS, north to NY and south to GA.
Mature size: 12-36 feet tall. 4-10 feet spread.
Habitat and/or preferred growing conditions: Grows moist, acidic soil and requires full sun to part shade.
Hardiness zone: 4-7
Leaf/flower color: The leaves are shiny green on top and waxy below with three to seven flowers. Closely related to swamp azalea. White flowers blushed with pink have protruding red stamens and a good scent.
Does it burn?: Probably
Burn Quality: Unknown
Sources:
http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=RHAR3
http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/rhododendron_arborescens.shtml
http://www.abnativeplants.com/plant/Rhododendron-arborescens