Taxon

Eubotrys racemosus

 
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Eubotrys racemosus - sweetbells leucothoe, coastal fetterbush, swamp doghobble
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Common name: sweetbells leucothoe, coastal fetterbush, swamp doghobble
Family: Ericaceae (heath family)
Synonym: Andromeda racemosa, Leucothoe racemosa
Distribution: e. United States
Habitat: Swamps, pond shores, streamheads and their ecotones, blackwater shores and banks, cypress depressions, wet pine flatwoods, wet, sandy, acidic woods; 0-400 m
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous shrub/Subshrub
Comments: An uncommon but interesting native, deciduous shrub. May grow 4-6' tall and equally wide. Tends to sucker and will create a thicket-like effect. Flowers are white and slightly fragrant. Fall color is frequently deep red. Use as a flowering hedge or accent. Plant in moist, well-drained, acid soil; full to part shade is ideal. Will not tolerate drought and windy sites.
Links: Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • USDA PLANTS Database - US Department of Agriculture • World Flora Online

Locations

  • 1: AZA: BC13 (BC13) • Accession: D2013-0591.001 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 2: AZA: BC13 (BC13) • Accession: D2013-0591.003 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 3: PCA: CA17 (CA17) • Accession: D2001-0109.001 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 4: PCA: CA17 (CA17) • Accession: D2001-0109.002 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 5: PCA: CA17 (CA17) • Accession: D2001-0109.003 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 6: PKW: AQ07 (AQ07) • Accession: D1996-0712.001 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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