What does Dog Hobble look like?

Leucothoe fontanesiana (Dog Hobble) is a graceful, fountain-like, evergreen shrub prized for its gracefully arching stems. They are clad with glossy, lance-shaped leaves, 3-6 in. long (7-15 cm), with widespread serrate margins. A desirable evergreen shrub for the shade garden.

Why is it called dog hobble?

The species epithet axillaris is from the Latin axilla, or “armpit,” and references how the flowers are born in the leaf axils. According to legend, the common name “doghobble” originated with hunters whose dogs would become tangled in the plant’s branches while chasing quarry.

How do you grow a dog hobble?

Propagate leucothoe axillaris in late winter by sowing seeds in a pot or container. Place it in a part shade of a greenhouse and ensure the compost remains moist. Water the propagated plant regularly for the first winter. Move it to its permanent location in early spring or summer.

When should I cut my dogs hobble?

Prune stray branches and reduce height as desired to control growth after a dog hobble plant finishes blooming in the spring or early summer. Cut branches back to the branches from which they originally grew, or back to a set of leaves.

How tall does a mountain dog hobble get?

Mountain Doghobble is a 3 to 6 feet tall evergreen shrub with sharply toothed leaves on arching stems. From late April into June, bell-shaped, white flowers that are almost fluorescent appear in the leaf axils (where the leaf joins the stem), usually towards the tips of the branches.

What kind of plant is a dog hobble?

Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Rainbow’ (Dog Hobble) is a multi-stemmed, evergreen shrub prized for its gracefully arching red stems clad with glossy, lance-shaped leaves, 4 in. long (10 cm), marbled cream and pink. Highly ornamental, the lush foliage warms up to an outstanding burgundy in the fall.

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