Leucothoe axillaris

Also Known As

Coast Leucothoe

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Leucothoe axillaris plant details

Leucothoe axillaris is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with burgundy and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leucothoe axillaris

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: compact, hedge, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leucothoe axillaris

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An attractive low shrub with arching branches of lustrous dark-green leaves which turn deep red in winter; urn-shaped white flowers. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A compact, evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches. Foliage is dark, glossy green turning plum in the winter. The flowers are white, fragrant, and are held in drooping clusters. Prefers shade and moist soils.

By: Garden World

Native to eastern North America. Evergreen shrub grows 4-5' high and 1½ times that in width. Lustrous dark green leaves with axillary racemes of white flowers, suspended on arching stems, 1-2½" long in April and May.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A compact, spreading evergreen that thrives in shade. It has glossy dark green leaves that take on purplish tints in winter. White flowers, borne in 2" clusters, appear in the leaf axils in midspring. Best in partial to quite dense shade and evenly moist soil.