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Coastal Doghobble

Scientific Name: Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D. Don
Synonym: Leucothoe axillaris var. ambigens , Leucothoe catesbaei, Leucothoe platyphylla
Family: Ericaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 3-7,15-17,26,28-35,37,39
USDA: 6-9

Sun Exposure: Shade to part sun

Origin: Southeastern USA

Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, 2 to 4 feet tall (0.6 to 1.2 m.), 3 to 6 feet in spread (0.9 to 1.8 m.), up to 4 inches long (10 cm.)

Flowers: In early spring to late spring

Watering Needs: Moderate water

Propagation: Cutting or occasionally seed

by semi-hardwood secondary cuttings, in summer. Apply IBA TALC 3000 PPM. Use intermittent mist. Root in 10-12 weeks. Strip the cuttings..
by seeds.

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