Macon is known as the "Cherry Blossom Capital of the World," it has around 300,000–350,000 Yoshino Cherry Trees.
The azalea is the number one must-have plant in the South. Rhododendrons and azaleas are arguably the South's favorite shrubs. Many people think of them as entirely different plants, but they both belong to the genus Rhododendron, which comprises more than 800 species and 10,000 named selections.
White blooms on a dogwood tree next to First Presbyterian Church in downtown Macon, Georgia. This majestic ornamental grows to be 15-25 feet tall, with a spread of 20-25 feet. They grow at a slow-moderate rate of 1-2 feet per year. There are over 50 species within the Cornus, or Dogwood, genus.
