Taxon

Leucothoe axillaris 'Greensprite'

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Common name: Greensprite coast leucothoe
Family: Ericaceae (heath family)
Distribution: Species native to s.e. United States
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen shrub
Comments: A broadleaf evergreen shrub with arching branches growing 5' in height and 10' in width. Flowers in May are white in 21/2" long drooping racemes. Leaves are narrow, resembling a willow. Winter color is reddish brown. Works well as facer plant, mass planting or shrub border. Does best in acid soil in a shady location with good drainage.
Links: Huttleston, Donald G., HortScience, April 1992, 27(4):302

Locations

  • 1: AZA: BD15 (BD15) • Accession: D2001-0352.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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