Description
Burning Love Japanese Leucothoe is a compact multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with an upright-spreading habit. Its rich, glossy dark green foliage emerges bright red and turns deep burgundy in fall.Axillary clusters of fragrant urn-shaped white flowers bloom from mid-spring into early summer. Grows best in partial sun and rich, moist acidic well-drained soils. Leaves are highly toxic if ingested.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
Japan |
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Height: |
2′ – 2.5′ |
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Spread: |
2′ – 2.5′ |
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Spacing: |
2′ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun, Full Shade |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Tolerates severe pruning.
LANDSCAPE USES:Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Privacy Screen, Foundational Plantings, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: American Elm, Azalea, Lenten Rose
IMAGES:Photoset by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, (1) Plants from New Zealand, (2) Evergreen plant display (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Leucothoe keiskei Royal Ruby 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
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