Leucothoe axillaris 'Squirt™'
Squirt™ Compact Leucothoe
- White, bell-shaped flowers attract native bees
- This evergreen provides shelter for birds all year
- Easy care, compact habit, needs little pruning
- Coppery colored new growth is very showy
- Thrives in semi-shaded areas in the landscape
- Perfect for grouping
- Category: Shrub
- Breeder: American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height: 18-24 in
- Spread: 2-3 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades, White Shades
Purchase options for Squirt™ Compact Leucothoe
- Size: 3 Gallon -
- Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
- Availability: Online
$62.00
- Size: 2 Gallon 12-15"
- Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
- Availability: Online
$63.00
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This evergreen is dense and showy with its rich mahogany and copper-toned new growth that really stands out against the glossy, green leaves. Native bees love the nectar from the fragrant, white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in May. Its low, spreading form is perfect for grouping in shaded areas.
Attributes
| • | Evergreen |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Exposure
| • | Partial Shade |
Habit
| • | Compact |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing Tips for Leucothoe axillaris 'Squirt™'
Plant in even moisture in well-drained soil