ReJoyce Leucothoe is a dwarf native evergreen shrub that forms a arching habit with fine rich green foliage that emerges bright red and turns deep wine red 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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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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Southeast N. America; GA Native
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Height:
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2' - 3'
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Spread:
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3' - 4'
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Spacing:
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4'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 9
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Culture:
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Part Sun, Full Shade
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Year-Round
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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: Plants Nouveau, Leucothoe axillaris ReJoyce
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
