#1 Leucothoe Axillaris Rejoyce/CoastalNative (R)

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Leucothoe axillaris 'Rejoyce' PP #30,821

COMMON NAME: ReJoyce Coast Leucothoe

GARDEN SIZE: 2-3' tall and wide

USDA ZONE: 6 to 9

EXPOSURE: Part Sun; Protect from harsh winter winds

WATER & SOIL: Average to moist, well-drained and acidic, organically rich soil; will need additional water in times of drought

HABIT (FORM): Low-growing, spreading shrub

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Glossy green leaves that are red when new and colorful in the fall 

BLOOM TIME: Spring

BLOOM COLOR: White, heather-like clusters

CARE: Pruning is rarely needed but if desired it can be accomplished after blooming