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    Agarista populifolia

    Also Known As

    • Leucothoe populifolia
    • Coast Leucothoe
    • Fetterbush
    • Florida Leucothoe

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Agarista populifolia plant details

    Agarista populifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Agarista populifolia

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant, mass-planting, winter interest, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agarista populifolia

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?A superior plant...its arching (6-12') habit and bright green color give a wonderful texture? (LE Foote); shiny disease-resistant foliage and many clusters of small frag cream-colored flowers in early summer. PSh-Sh/M/Acid

    By: Forestfarm

    (Now Agarista populifolia) New growth is bronze and matures to dark green on the Evergreen form of Agarista. Slow to moderate growth. Glossy, deep green leaves are 2-3" long. The blooms appear in late spring are creamy white and borne in dense clusters in the leaf axils. Pipestem is quite showy and the flowers are sweetly fragrant and is just beginning to be appreciated by the horticultural community

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Agarista populifolia plant

    How to Grow Agarista populifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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