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Dog Hobble, Leucothoe 'Curly Red'

Leucothoeaxillaris

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Leucothoe axillaris by kniphofia
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Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Leucothoe (loo-KOH-thoh-ee)
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Species
axillaris (ax-ILL-ar-iss)
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Sun Exposure

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Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Textured
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Shrubs
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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting

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Terri1948
| May 2011 | neutral

A lovely, vibrant Leucothoe that gives very welcome color after (and often during) the Winter weather.

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