Dog Hobble, Leucothoe
Leucothoeaxillaris 'Curly Red'

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Leucothoe (loo-KOH-thoh-ee)
Species: axillaris (ax-ILL-ar-iss)
Cultivar: Curly Red

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Textured

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting