This is a beautiful evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States, including Florida. It's known for its glossy, dark green leaves and delicate, bell-shaped white flowers that bloom in late spring.
The Florida Leucothoe thrives in partial to full shade and prefers well-drained, acidic soil. It's a great choice for woodland gardens or as an understory plant in larger landscapes. It can grow up to 5-10 feet tall and wide, so it provides a nice, dense cover for birds and other wildlife.
This plant is also quite hardy and can tolerate a range of conditions, including drought and frost, once established. However, it's susceptible to leaf spot, so it's important to keep an eye out for any signs of this disease.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America, GA Native |
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Height: |
8' - 12' |
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Spread: |
5' - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. 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: El Funcionario, Agarista populifolia, Conservatoire botanique national de Brest 03, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) JC Raulston Arboretum, Form, JC Raulston Arboretum, CC BY 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
