Catawba rosebay is native to the southern Appalachian states. It's a popular choice among landscapers due to its evergreen foliage, bright pink flowers, and ability to grow in many conditions. Catawba rosebay is best used as a specimen plant or as a screen. However, deer browsing is a common problem. 
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| Cultivation Status | Exposure
| • | Sun |  
| • | Part Shade |  
| • | Shade |  | Soil Moisture | Ecoregion
| • | Not Ecotypic in New England |  | 
| Ornamental Interest
| • | Winter Interest and/or Evergreen |  | Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |  
| • | Attracts Bees |  
| • | Attracts Hummingbirds |  
| • | Other Pollinators/Wildlife |  | Additional Attributes | Landscape Use
| • | Hedge/screening |  
| • | Massing |  
| • | Specimen |  | 
| Growth Habit |