Coast Leucothoe

• Height: 3 to 5 feet
• Spread: 3 to 5 feet
• Light preference: Full shade to partial shade

Coast Leucothoe (*Leucothoe axillaris*) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves that can turn reddish-bronze in fall and winter. It grows 3-5 feet tall and wide, with arching branches and small white flowers in spring. This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial to full shade, prefers moist, acidic soils, and is ideal for shaded gardens or erosion control on slopes.