Fetterbush - Leucothoe axillaris

Common Name: Fetterbush Botanical Name: Leucothoe axillaris Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines Flower Color: White Bloom Time: Spring Soil Conditions: Well-drained, Moist , Average/Adaptable, Acidic Exposure/Light Requirements: Partial Sun/Partial Shade Foliage: Evergreen, Red/Purple Fall Color Height: 4-6 feet
Description: This evergreen shrub grows 2-4 feet high and 4-8 feet wide. It has green, slender leaves that turn reddish-purple in winter. Prefers moist to moderately acidic soils in partial sun to shade. Produces creamy white flowers in the spring. Great evergreen for the shade!