Leucothoe axillaris

'Dodd's Variegated'

Fetterbush

Zones 6-10

Part Sun

This is a fun evergreen native that you will love. ‘Dodd’s Variegated’ pushes evergreen broadleaves that are red variegated with pink new growth that matures took green variegated with cream. ‘Dodd’s Variegated’ is a variegated fetterbush, sometimes called Swamp Laurel. This is because Leucothoe axillaris can’t grow in swampier or wetter conditions and blooms with white bell shaped flowers that cover the branches in spring through early summer. ‘Dodd’s Variegated’ may reach 4 ft in height by 5 ft in width in 10 years. ‘Dodd’s Variegated’ does best with part sun to filtered shade. The leaves are toxic to eat, so keep away from children or pets that might try to ingest it.

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