Sweetbells Leucothoe
Leucothoe racemosa
Ericaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · native
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Quick Facts
Height
4–6 ft
Spread
4-6 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Light
Part Shade
Soil
Well Drained To Moist
Water
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zone Zones 5a–8b
Fall Color
Red
Origin
Massachusetts to Florida and Louisiana, predominantly in
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewModerate
Spring Emergence / Primary Infection
Diseases: Regionally Documented (1)
Data Maturity Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.