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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    August 20, 2013
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    If you pay attention to the native habitat of a plant, you can more easily choose the best location for it in your own landscape. In the wild, Leucothoe grows along shady stream banks, so shade, adequate water, and an acid and rich soil are part of the happiness quotient.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 21, 2016
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    This shrub can be planted in partial to full sun.
    Pruning can be done any time of year, but it is best to prune in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/leucothoe/growing-a-leucothoe-bush.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 21, 2018
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    Leucothoe is susceptible to a disease called Cylindrocladium leaf spot, caused by a fungus, and it looks like that's what yours has. Providing the plant with the environmental conditions it prefers and avoiding overhead watering are the most important measures to take. Applying a fungicide intended for ornamental plants may also help.
    http://www.donnan.com/leucothoe.htm
    http://extension.psu.edu/pests/plant-diseases/all-fact-sheets/leucothoe-diseases

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    September 1, 2019
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    Do you know the pH of the soil? leucothoe cannot tolerate alkaline soil; it must be acidic.That and consistent watering are its critical needs. You can buy pH testing kits at any garden center. See if that is the problem.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/raise-acid-level-soil.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/leucothoe/growing-a-leucothoe-bush.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 26, 2020
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    Unfortunately, your photos didn't come through, here.

    I am unable to ID the plant. Even with seeing it, many species can only be identified through genetic sequencing.

    You could always ask your local extension service, though:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search

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    GKH_Susan on
    August 24, 2020
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    I show you are in zone 5b. I checked three different sources for Leucothoe axillaris 'Little Flames' and one was zones 5 to 9, another was 6 to 9, and a university extension publication said 5b to 9.
    So I think you are close enough to try it. Before winter sets in you can mulch it real well.

    If still uncertain you can grow a couple specimens in containers that you move into the garage over winter.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/leucothoe/growing-a-leucothoe-bush.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    April 28, 2021
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    You can propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings. You can rejuvenate it by cutting it back to within a few inches of the ground, though it is often used as groundcover.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/leucothoe/growing-a-leucothoe-bush.htm

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