Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Nana' ~ Dwarf Leucothoe fruit-trees-and-berry-bushes Astilbe japonica Rheinland 0zz

Astilbe japonica Rheinland 0zz

The small yellow flowers have numerous long stamen and bloom in spring

The large fragrant rosy flowers with a dark blotch near the eye s in spring and fall

Does not need pruning

Drought tolerant when established

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Nana' ~ Dwarf Leucothoe fruit-trees-and-berry-bushes Astilbe japonica Rheinland 0zzDwarf 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