Scarletta Leucothoe is a compact native evergreen shrub with a lax, arching multi-stemmed habit. Its shiny deep green leaves emerge a striking scarlet-purple and turns red bronze in fall. Drooping clusters of fragrant white flowers are borne in profuse axillary clusters in mid-spring. Grows best with partial sun in rich and moist, well-drained acidic soils. Leaves are highly toxic if ingested.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
3' - 4' |
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Spacing: |
3.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Do not water overhead, and plant in partial sun in humid climates to prevent powdery mildew. Tolerates severe pruning.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Privacy Screen, Foundational Plantings, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: American Elm, Azalea, Lenten Rose
IMAGES: Photoset by aimee rivers, (1) Leucothoe Scarletta now deep red, (2) Leucothoe Scarletta - deep red for Autumn, (3) Balcony plants
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
