Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D. Don var. editorum (Fernald & B.G. Schub.) H.E. Ahles

Scientific Name: Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D. Don var. editorum (Fernald & B.G. Schub.) H.E. Ahles


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Leucothoe D. Don/ Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D. Don var. editorum (Fernald & B.G. Schub.) H.E. Ahles

<i>Leucothoe axillaris</i> (Lam.) D. Don var. editorum (Fernald & B.G. Schub.) H.E. Ahles
General Information
Usda SymbolLEAXE
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsLEAXE

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D. Don var. editorum (Fernald & B.G. Schub.) H.E. Ahles.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-13
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum175
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum6.0
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)16
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)4.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee4
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateNone
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Leucothoe axillaris</i> (Lam.) D. Don var. editorum (Fernald & B.G. Schub.) H.E. Ahles

<i>Leucothoe axillaris</i> (Lam.) D. Don var. editorum (Fernald & B.G. Schub.) H.E. Ahles

<i>Leucothoe axillaris</i> (Lam.) D. Don var. editorum (Fernald & B.G. Schub.) H.E. Ahles

<i>Leucothoe axillaris</i> (Lam.) D. Don var. editorum (Fernald & B.G. Schub.) H.E. Ahles

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