Leucothoe axillaris
Coastal Dog Hobble
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Coastal Dog Hobble (Leucothoe axillaris) - Description
L. axillaris is native to the southeastern United States. It bears leaves that can grow to lengths of 4 inches long, which are bronze when they emerge, but mature to dark green, and turn red in the winter. It also produces drooping 1 to 3 inch flower clusters.
Coastal Dog Hobble (Leucothoe axillaris) - Blooming
White urn-shaped flowers bloom in racemes.
Coastal Dog Hobble (Leucothoe axillaris) - Growth
Evergreen and deciduous shrubs. Graceful, often arching shapes and sometimes zigzagging branches. Shiny leathery leaves are frequently bronze or purple in spring or fall. Grows best in partial-deep shade.
Coastal Dog Hobble (Leucothoe axillaris) - Planting
Propagate from semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings treated with hormone powder. Suckering species can be broadcasted by division in spring.
Coastal Dog Hobble (Leucothoe axillaris) - Pest
Lace bugs and scale insects. Other problems include powdery mildew, tar spot, leaf gall, and anthracnose spot.
Coastal Dog Hobble (Leucothoe axillaris) - Interesting facts
Leucothoe is native to Madagascar, the Himalayas, Eastern Asia, and North and South America. Species work well as an addition to a woodland garden, as they are commonly found in woodlands among other sites such as thickets swamps, and streambanks.
Coastal Dog Hobble (Leucothoe axillaris) - Soil and irrigation
Needs rich, acidic, moisture-retentive soil that has been well amended with organic matter. Does not tolerate drought or soggy soil.
