Leucothoe Florida

Create a lush evergreen screen in shaded Southern landscapes with glossy foliage and delicate white flowers. Florida Leucothoe is a native broadleaf evergreen shrub with dense branching and rich green leaves. Small bell-shaped flowers appear in late spring, while the full habit provides shelter and year-round structure in woodland gardens.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Part Sun to Full Shade
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9
• Mature Height: 8'–12'
• Mature Width: 5'–6'
• Spacing: 5'
• Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Agarista populifolia
• Common Name: Florida Leucothoe
• Plant Type: Evergreen Native Shrub
• Bloom Color: White
• Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Large, Dense, and Upright
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Key Features

• Glossy dark green evergreen foliage
• White bell-shaped spring flowers
• Native to the southeastern United States
• Excellent shade tolerance
• Provides cover for birds and wildlife

Landscape Uses

• Woodland screens
• Shade gardens
• Large foundations
• Naturalized areas
• Wildlife gardens

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in part shade to full shade.
• Provide acidic, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Maintain airflow and avoid overhead watering where leaf spot is a concern.

Companion Plants

• Leucothoe Margie Jenkins
• Aucuba Rozannie
• Carex Ice Dance
• Fatsia japonica
• Liriope Big Blue

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.