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Leucothoefontanesiana

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Leucothoe fontanesiana by Joelle
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Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Leucothoe (loo-KOH-thoh-ee)
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Species
fontanesiana (fon-tay-nee-zee-AH-na)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Norfolk, Virginia

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