Leucothoe axillaris ~ Coastal Leucothoe spring-bloomers Growth habit: It has a

Growth habit: It has a pyramidal shape when young

Bloom Color:  Pink

Heat and drought tolerant once established

IMAGES:  Crusier

Leucothoe axillaris ~ Coastal Leucothoe spring-bloomers Growth habit: It has aCoastal Leucothoe is a compact, slow growing native evergreen shrub with a lax, arching multi stemmed habit. Its rich, thick dark green foliage emerges tinged with bronze red and turns purplish bronze in winter. Lightly fragrant white flowers are borne in profuse axillary clusters in spring. Grows best in partial sun and rich, moist acidic well drained soils. Leaves are highly flammable and toxic if ingested. Deer resistant. Type: Shrub Origins: