Coast Leucothoe

Leucothoe axillaris

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.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 5-8
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring
Height2' - 4' (ft)
Spread3' - 6' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit
Attracts Bees, Birds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Specimen
Coast Leucothoe | Leucothoe axillaris || 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.
Partial Sun, Spring, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained, Evergreen, Fragrant, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Specimen
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