Dwarf Leucothoe is a compact native evergreen shrub that forms a low-mound habit with tiny green foliage that emerges red bronze and turns to purple bronze in fall. The foliage tints will take on stronger red tones with more sun. 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: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
3' - 6' |
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Spacing: |
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
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Leucothoe fontanesiana 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
