Sweetbells Leucothoe
Leucothoe racemosa
Ericaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
4–6 ft
Spread
4-6 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Site Requirements
Light
Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Well Drained To Moist
Soil pH
acidic
Water
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 5a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
early spring
Fall Color
Red
Origin
Massachusetts to Florida and Louisiana, predominantly in
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
Diseases: Regionally Documented (1)
Data Maturity Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.