Leucothoe axillaris facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Leucothoe axillaris
Scientific classification
Genus:	Leucothoe (plant)
Species:	axillaris
Synonyms
List Andromeda acuminata Sm. Andromeda axillaris Lam. Andromeda axillaris var. longifolia Pursh Andromeda catesbaei Walter Andromeda hahniana Meerb. Andromeda halmiana Steud. Andromeda longifolia Pursh Andromeda spinulosa Pursh Leucothoe axillaris var. ambigens Fernald Leucothoe axillaris var. longifolia (Pursh) DC. Leucothoe catesbaei (Walter) A.Gray Leucothoe platyphylla Small Leucothoe spinulosa G.Don Lyonia axillaris (Lam.) K.Koch Lyonia catesbaei (Walter) K.Koch

Leucothoe axillaris is a type of shrub that grows naturally in the southeastern parts of the United States. It is often called the swamp dog-laurel or coastal dog-hobble. This plant can be found in states like Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. It likes to grow in low, wet areas near the coast, usually less than 650 feet (200 meters) above sea level.

About the Swamp Dog-Laurel

What It Looks Like

Leucothoe axillaris is a bushy plant that can grow up to about 6.5 feet (2 meters) tall. Its branches spread out, making it a full shrub. The leaves are quite long, reaching up to 3 inches (8 centimeters) in length.

When it blooms, this plant has pretty white flowers. These flowers are shaped like small cylinders and are about 0.3 inches (8 millimeters) long. After the flowers, the plant produces a dry fruit called a capsule.

Special Varieties

One special type of Leucothoe axillaris is called 'Scarletta'. Its official name is 'Zeblid'. This particular variety is very popular for gardens. It even won an important award called the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. This award means it is a great plant for people to grow in their gardens.

Leucothoe axillaris is native to the southeastern United States