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Fetterbush grows best in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7b through 9. Plant the shrubs in partial shade in moist soil. Fetterbush won't tolerate standing water, so be sure to plant it in well-draining soil. On the other hand, care of fetterbush requires regular and generous irrigation.
- How do you care for Leucothoe?
- Is Fetterbush an evergreen?
- Is Fetterbush a wetland plant?
- Will Leucothoe grow in shade?
- Is Leucothoe poisonous?
- Is Fetterbush poisonous?
- What evergreen shrubs grow well in shade?
- Is Leucothoe a hardy?
- How do you grow a Leucothoe Zeblid?
- How fast does Leucothoe grow?
How do you care for Leucothoe?
Growing a Leucothoe Bush
The plant can tolerate brief periods of dryness but the healthiest plants get moderate but consistent water. Shade to partially shady locations develop the best leaf color in variegated forms. Full sun locations are tolerated so long as plenty of moisture is available.
Is Fetterbush an evergreen?
Shinyleaf or fetterbush is a 3-5 ft. high suckering, open, arching evergreen with urn-shaped, pinkish-white flowers occuring in axillary racemes. The attractive foliage is glossy-green and leathery.
Is Fetterbush a wetland plant?
USDA NRCS. Wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Growth Habit: | Shrub |
| Native Status: | L48 N |
Will Leucothoe grow in shade?
Leucothoes tend to grow best in a position that is partially shaded. ... For best results, grow Leucothoe keiskei 'Royal Ruby' in full sun or partial shade, in a moist but well-drained, acidic soil.
Is Leucothoe poisonous?
Poisonous: Leaves and nectar from flowers are poisonous; if ingested may cause salivation and nasal discharge, sweating, tingling sensation, headache, depression, weakness, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, paralysis. Toxic Principle is andromedotoxin.
Is Fetterbush poisonous?
Although it is easy to maintain and very hardy in many types of weather conditions, it is very poisonous to dogs. Fetterbush contains grayanotoxins, which are highly toxic and can lead to death if not immediately treated.
What evergreen shrubs grow well in shade?
Evergreen Shrubs for Shade
- Aucuba.
- Boxwood.
- Hemlock (Canada and Carolina varieties)
- Leucothoe (Coast and Drooping species)
- Dwarf Bamboo.
- Dwarf Chinese Holly.
- Dwarf Nandina.
- Arborvitae (Emerald, Globe, and Techny varieties)
Is Leucothoe a hardy?
Leucothoe is moderately hardy but might need a little protection in the winter, particularly against raw East winds and in periods when both frosting and thawing occurs regularly.
How do you grow a Leucothoe Zeblid?
Leucothoe Scarletta ('Zeblid')
Although it prefers partial shade, the leaves of this spreading, evergreen shrub look almost metallic in sun. It forms an attractive dome of dense foliage and if kept low, makes ideal groundcover in acid soil. In a pot, it needs to be planted in ericaceous compost.
How fast does Leucothoe grow?
Fast growing; the fastest growth rate recorded is 4 feet. The shiny deep green foliage is up to 6 x 2 inches in size and is ovate, sharply pointed and toothed near the leaf tips. The foliage is paler in color on the undersides and the leaves turn an attractive deep burgundy-red in fall and winter.
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