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    Evergreen Shrub

    Scarletta Doghobble Leucothoe

    Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Scarletta'

    SC NativeLow Maintenance

    🌱 Growing Conditions

    Sun RequirementsPart Shade to Shade
    Water NeedsModerate
    Soil PreferencesAcidic, moist, well-drained, organic
    Mature Size2-3' x 3-4'

    🍂 Seasonal Interest

    Bloom Time & ColorMay; drooping clusters of white bell-shaped flowers
    Fall ColorEvergreen; scarlet new growth matures to green then burgundy-bronze in winter
    Wildlife ValuePollinators (bees, butterflies)

    🏡 Landscape Notes

    Landscape UseShade gardens, woodland borders, foundation planting, mass planting

    Special Features

    Native species cultivar; vivid scarlet new growth is the standout feature; four-season foliage color; compact arching habit; deer resistant; more compact than the species

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