Margie Jenkins Leucothoe

Leucothoe auxillaris 'Margie Jenkins'

Margie Jenkins Leucothoe is a dwarf evergreen shrub with a lax, arching multi-stemmed habit.  Its rich, thick dark green foliage emerges tinged with red on new growth and remains green through the winter.  Fragrant white flowers are borne in profuse axillary clusters in spring.  Grows best in partial sun and rich, moist acidic well-drained soils.  Leaves are highly toxic if ingested.  Margie Jenkins is resistant to black leaf. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly.  Tolerates severe pruning.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: American Elm, Azalea, Lenten Rose

IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Leucothoe axillaris 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by Mary Keim, Florida Hobblebush (Agarista populifolia; Ericaceae)

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.