SCIENTIFIC NAME: Leucothoe axillaris 'Rejoyce', PP30,821

COMMON NAME: ReJoyce Coastal Doghobble

GARDEN SIZE: 2-3 feet tall x 3-3.5 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 6-9

EXPOSURE: Partial Shade; Protect from harsh winter winds

WATER & SOIL: Prefers average to moist, well-drained acidic, humus-rich soil; average water needs, requiring additional water in drought conditions.

HABIT (FORM): Low-growing, spreading shrub with arching branches

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; glossy green leaves with bright red new growth in spring and wine-red coloration in fall and winter

FLOWERS: White, heather-like clusters of bell-shaped blooms in spring

PLANT ORIGIN: southeastern United States (south of Tennessee)

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a host for local insects and wildlife. May provide food for insects in the spring.

FERTILIZING: Benefits from organically rich soil; fertilize lightly if needed to maintain health

PRUNING: Rarely needed; if desired, prune after blooming

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.

USES: Borders, Specimen, Woodland garden