About This Product Tella Rossa #57 is a ¾” crushed stone with a rich, natural red color that sets it apart from standard gray gravel. It carries all the same structural qualities as traditional #57 stone — angular edges that lock together, good compaction, and reliable drainage — but with a warm, earthy tone that makes it a standout choice for projects where appearance matters as much as performance. Locally sourced right here in Virginia.
Common Uses
- Decorative driveways and parking pads
- Pathways and walkways
- Landscaping accents and ground cover
- French drains and drainage systems
- Base material for patios, retaining walls, and structures
- Erosion control
Good to Know That distinctive red color isn’t paint or treatment — it’s the stone itself. Tella Rossa comes from a siltstone and sandstone formation in the Culpeper Basin, where iron-rich sediments were deposited and slowly oxidized over hundreds of millions of years during the Triassic and Jurassic periods. The same quarry site is home to one of the largest collections of dinosaur tracks ever discovered in North America — over 2,000 individual footprints covering six acres of the quarry floor. So yes, there’s a little prehistory in every yard.
Like all #57 stone, Tella Rossa stays loose and does not compact into a solid surface — ideal for drainage, but worth knowing if you’re expecting a firm, locked-in finish. If you need a surface that compacts and stays put, our Crusher Run may be a better fit for your project.
Half Yard Price: $54.00