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Coast Leucothoe

Leucothoe axillaris

Pronunciation: loo-KOTH-o-ee
SKU #05770
5-8

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Small evergreen shrub displays leathery, rich green leaves on upright spreading branches. Urn-shaped flowers in short clusters appear from the leaf axils. Excellent companion plant for Rhododendrons.
LIGHT: Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing to 2 to 4 ft. high, 3 to 6 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesNorth American Native
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Care InstructionsFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesNorth American Native
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.

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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.