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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
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.
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.

Gardening facts about Leucothoe axillaris plant

How to Grow Leucothoe axillaris

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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  • mostly sun - shade
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