Scientific Name Leucothoe fontanesiana (catesbali) Common Name Drooping leucothoe; Fetter bush, Doghobble	Native Trees, Vines, and Shrubs Plant Fact Sheets Consumer Hort

	Hardiness Zones: 6-8
	Habit: Evergreen
	Exposure: Partial shade; moist soil; does not withstand drought or drying wind
	Height: 6'
	Flower/Fruit: Drooping clusters of creamy white flowers on arching stems in late spring
	Comments: Red new growth; dark green glossy leaves in shade; will turn bronze to burgundy in winter with sunlight; subject to leaf spot disease
	Cultivars: Girard's Rainbow (pink, white, green leaves); Scarletta (red new leaves)

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