Leucothoe fontanesiana
Drooping Leucothoe
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Drooping Leucothoe (Leucothoe fontanesiana) - Description
L. fontanesiana is native to the eastern United States. It bears 3 to 6 inch long bronzy purple leaves in the fall.
Drooping Leucothoe (Leucothoe fontanesiana) - Blooming
White urn-shaped flowers bloom in racemes.
Drooping Leucothoe (Leucothoe fontanesiana) - 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.
Drooping Leucothoe (Leucothoe fontanesiana) - Planting
Propagate from semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings treated with hormone powder. Suckering species can be broadcasted by division in spring.
Drooping Leucothoe (Leucothoe fontanesiana) - Pest
Lace bugs and scale insects. Other problems include powdery mildew, tar spot, leaf gall, and anthracnose spot.
Drooping Leucothoe (Leucothoe fontanesiana) - 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.
Drooping Leucothoe (Leucothoe fontanesiana) - Soil and irrigation
Needs rich, acidic, moisture-retentive soil that has been well amended with organic matter. Does not tolerate drought or soggy soil.
