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Definition of tree azalea

: a tall shrub (Azalea arborescens) of the southeastern U.S. often cultivated for its very fragrant white or pink flowers from which showy purple stamens protrude

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“Tree azalea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tree%20azalea. Accessed 19 Oct. 2021.

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