Eubotrys racemosa
sweetbells leucothoe, sweetbells doghobble
Notes:
Formerly Leucothoe racemosa.
Not recommended for Sunset zone 37 (stops at 34).
Takes rejuvenation pruning if needed.
Despite being native, this genus is listed by Doug Tallamy as supporting no butterfly/moth larvae, while the National Wildlife Federation lists it as hosting only four species.
Sources: UFL, Sunset, Dirr, Missouri BG, JerseyYards.org, UConn, USDA.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
acidic soil required
alkaline soil intolerant
attracts:bees
attracts:butterflies
clay tolerant
compacted soil tolerant
deer resistant
dense canopy
drought intolerant
dry shade tolerant
exposure:full shade
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
form:multi-trunked
form:shrub
fragrant flowers
habit:spreading/wide
infertile soil tolerant
native:eastern North America
part shade preferred
persistence:deciduous
poisonous
rich soil preferred
sandy soil tolerant
showy flowers
stoloniferous/suckering
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:foundation
use:groundcover
use:hedge
use:mass planting
use:naturalizing
use:rock garden
water:ample
water:moderate to little
water:regular
wet soil tolerant
wind sensitive
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