Curly Red Leucothoe axillaris - Compact - 2.5" Pot

Curly, evergreen, apple-green to dark green leaves that turn red in autumn and burgundy in winter. Flowering attributes: Short, axillary racemes with white, urn-shaped flowers. Flowering period: Spring to early summer. Prune in late winter to early spring. Flowers bloom on the previous year's growth so prune minimally so as not to take off all the flowering branches. Hardy Zones 5-9 A funky, distinctive Leucothoe showcasing wild, twisted and contorted leaves on a compact plant with stout, upright stems. The leaves develop a range of colors during the growing season with deep red tones in spring, rich green during the growing season and sultry burgundy-purple in autumn and winter. Plants are excellent for texture in the shade garden or can be used in creative container plantings! Mature Height: 16-18 inches

• Hardy in zones 5-9. Deer resistant.
• Color of Bloom: White
• Mature Height: 16-18"
• Prefers partial sun
• Immediate shipping in 2.5" pot