Leucothoe axillaris - Coastal Leucothoe
Coastal Leucothoe (Leucothoe axillaris) is an elegant, arching evergreen shrub that brings graceful structure and year-round color to shaded gardens. Its long, lance-shaped leaves emerge with reddish-bronze tones in spring, mature to a deep, lustrous green in summer, and take on rich burgundy and purple hues in fall and winter. In spring, delicate white bell-shaped flowers dangle in clusters beneath the arching branches, adding a refined seasonal accent. Naturally adapted to moist, woodland conditions, Coastal Leucothoe is an exceptional choice for shaded slopes, stream banks, woodland borders, and foundation plantings.
Type: |
Shrub |
Height: |
3' - 4' |
Spread: |
3' - 6' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
Part Sun, Full Shade |
Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
Spring, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Keep soil consistently moist. Prune older canes to the ground to rejuvenate.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Slopes, Foundation Plantings, and Groundcover.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rhododendron, Fern, Hosta
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.