Lucky Leu® Leucothoe

Leucothoe axillaris 'Bailcothoe''

Lucky Leu® Leucothoe

Lucky Leu® Leucothoe is a low-maintenance shrub that thrives in both sun and shade, with the species being native to North America. Peach-orange new growth is accented by small white flowers in spring, before evolving into medium green leaves. Reaching a maximum size of 3-5 feet tall and wide, Lucky Leu® maintains its shape with little to no pruning.

  • Height

    3-5'

  • Width

    3-5'

  • Exposure

    Full Sun to Part Shade

  • Hardiness Zone

    6-9

  • Heat Zone

    9

  • Shape

    Mounded

  • Flower Color

    White

  • Foliage

    Bright Green

Bonus Attributes

  • Deer Resistant icon

    Deer Resistant

  • Fragrant icon

    Fragrant

  • Good in Damp Soil icon

    Good in Damp Soil

Caring Tips

  • pruning

    Spring After Flower

  • watering

    Medium To High

  • fertilizing

    Acid

Watering Distilyium with watering can

Know your zone

Zone Hardiness Map

The colored areas show where this plant thrives. Knowing this will help you select the most appropriate plants for your zone.

Lucky Leu® Leucothoe

Thrives in Zones 6-9