Burning Love Japanese Leucothoe is a compact multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with an upright-spreading habit. Its rich, glossy dark green foliage emerges bright red and turns deep burgundy in fall. Axillary clusters of fragrant urn-shaped white flowers bloom from mid-spring into early summer. Grows best in partial sun and rich, moist acidic well-drained soils. Leaves are highly toxic if ingested.
| Type: | Shrub |
| Origins: | Japan |
| Height: | 2' - 2.5' |
| Spread: | 2' - 2.5' |
| Spacing: | 2' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 6 - 8 |
| Culture: | Part Sun, Full Shade |
| Bloom Color: | White |
| Season of Interest: | Spring , Summer, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Tolerates severe pruning.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Privacy Screen , Foundational Plantings, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: American Elm, Azalea, Lenten Rose
IMAGES: Photoset by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, (1) Plants from New Zealand, (2) Evergreen plant display (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Leucothoe keiskei Royal Ruby 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
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