Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Nana' ~ Dwarf Leucothoe southern-traditional Cornus florida Cloud Nine 6zz

Cornus florida Cloud Nine 6zz

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The foliage is also noteworthy

rich green leaves and sports orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers with black throats from midspring into late fall attracting bees and butterflies

Watch for aphids and mealybugs

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Nana' ~ Dwarf Leucothoe southern-traditional Cornus florida Cloud Nine 6zzDwarf Leucothoe is a compact native evergreen shrub that forms a low mound habit with tiny green foliage that emerges red bronze and turns to purple bronze in fall. The foliage tints will take on stronger red tones with more sun. Drooping clusters of fragrant white flowers are borne in profuse axillary clusters in mid spring. Grows best with partial sun in rich and moist, well drained acidic soils. Leaves are highly toxic if ingested. Type: Shrub