SCIENTIFIC NAME: Leucothoe keiskei ‘Opstal 50’, PP27132

COMMON NAME: Burning Love Leucothoe

GARDEN SIZE: Up to 2.5 feet tall x 2.5 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 6-10

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): Compact

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; new growth is red, mature leaves are green with red stems, and winter leaves are purple

FLOWERS: White, blooming in spring

PLANT ORIGIN: south-central to east-central Japan

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