Squirt Fetterbush

Leucothoe axillaris 'Squazam'


A compact shrub grown for its amazing narrow, glossy green foliage; pretty clusters of urn-shaped white flowers compliment the interesting foliage; the stems have a zigzag pattern; best in part-shade

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Features and Growing Tips

Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.

Landscape Qualities

but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition., Squirt Fetterbush is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a shapely form and gracefully arching branches. Its average texture blends into the landscape

Ornamental Qualities

which persists throughout the winter.

Planting and Growing

and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years., Squirt Fetterbush will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate

acidic soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This is a selection of a native North American species., and will even tolerate some standing water. It is particular about its soil conditions, preferring to grow in average to wet conditions, This shrub does best in partial shade to shade. It is quite adaptable, with a strong preference for rich

Plant Facts

Prefers partial shade to shade

Deer Resistant

Keep moisture level average to wet

Mature Size 3'Hx6'W

Flowers are white

Flowers from mid to late spring

Fall color burgundy

Zone 5b

Likes average to moist soil