Highland Doghobble
Leucothoefontanesiana 'Compacta'

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Leucothoe (loo-KOH-thoh-ee)
Species: fontanesiana (fon-tay-nee-zee-AH-na)
Cultivar: Compacta

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

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

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting