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Leucothoe axillaris 2 gal

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Common Name: coastal doghobble

Type: Broadleaf evergreen
Family: Ericaceae
Native Range: Southeastern United States
Zone: 6 to 9
Height: 2.00 to 4.00 feet
Spread: 3.00 to 5.00 feet
Bloom Time: May
Bloom Description: White
Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Medium
Suggested Use: Hedge
Flower: Showy, Fragrant

Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade. Prefers an acidic, organic soil. Can be grown in full sun, but must have good moisture. Does not tolerate drought or windy conditions. Although winter hardy to Zone 5, this shrub should be planted in a protected location and given a good winter mulch in the St. Louis area to insure winter survival.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Leucothoe axillaris is a low-growing, evergreen shrub has a spreading, vase-like shape and will mature slowly to a height of up to 3-4'. Features thick, shiny, dark green leaves and clusters of slightly fragrant, heather-like, white flowers which bloom in May. Leaves turn a purplish-bronze hue in winter. A native plant of the Eastern U.S. from Virginia south.
Genus name honors Leucothoe, one of the many loves of Apollo.

Specific epithet refers to the flower clusters which are born in the leaf axils.

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Leucothoe axillaris 2 gal

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5064 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA

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Open Mon- Sat. 9-5

Sun. 10-3

About Us

Seth H. Richards

The Boss

Locally owned and Family Operated Since 1932.  

 Dr. John Richards established Richards Tree Farm in Middle Smithfield, PA as an evergreen farm.  Building on those roots, his Great Grandson, Seth Hastings Richards Jr., has grown the farm into a full service Garden Center and Landscape installation business for the past 35 years.  The farm specializes in Organic Gardening, Edible, Native, and Unique plants.