Leucothoe racemosa (L.) A. Gray var. projecta Fernald
Scientific Name: Leucothoe racemosa (L.) A. Gray var. projecta Fernald
Synonyms: Eubotrys elongata (Small) Small, orth. var., Eubotrys elongatus (Small) Small, Eubotrys racemosa (L.) Nutt., orth. var., Eubotrys racemosa (L.) Nutt. var. <i>elongata</i> (Small) Fernald, orth. var., Eubotrys racemosus (L.) Nutt. var. <i>elongatus</i> (Small) Fernald, Leucothoe elongata Small, Leucothoe racemosa (L.) A. Gray, Leucothoe racemosa (L.) A. Gray var. <i>projecta</i> Fernald
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Eubotrys Nutt./ Leucothoe racemosa (L.) A. Gray var. projecta Fernald
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | LERAP |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Shrub |
| Native Locations | LERAP |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Leucothoe racemosa (L.) A. Gray var. projecta Fernald is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -33 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | High |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | High |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 210 |
| Hedge Tolerance | Medium |
| Moisture Use | Medium |
| pH, Maximum | 6.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 4.5 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 10912 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 2728 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 50 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 45 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 12 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Active Growth Period | Spring |
| C:N Ratio | High |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Foliage Texture | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 13.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 13 |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Slow |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Fall |
| Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Early Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
