Leucothoe fontanesiana 'SMNLFGRV' ~ Paisley Pup® Leucothoe hardscape Its dense dark green foliage

Its dense dark green foliage turns gray-green when temperatures drop below freezing

Jefferson American Elm is a tall native deciduous tree with upward sweeping branching forming a vase-shaped habit

Borers may be a problem in the South

8’ - 20'

do it in spring and just past a leaf node

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'SMNLFGRV' ~ Paisley Pup® Leucothoe hardscape Its dense dark green foliagePaisley Pup Leucothoe is a compact native evergreen shrub that forms a low mound habit with beautiful marbled foliage that has a mix of pink, green, cream, and bronze. Drooping clusters of fragrant white flowers are borne in profuse axillary clusters from late spring into summer. Grows best with partial sun in rich and moist, well drained acidic soils. Leaves are highly toxic if ingested. Type: Shrub Origins: Southeast N. America; GA Native Height: 3'