Mountain Doghobble

Leucothoe fontanesiana

Summary 3

Leucothoe fontanesiana (highland dog hobble, mountain doghobble, switch ivy) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, native to the southeastern United States. It is an erect evergreen shrub growing to 1–2 m (3–7 ft) tall by 3 m (10 ft) broad, with laurel-like glossy leaves 6–16 cm (2–6 in) long, and pendent axillary racemes of urn-shaped flowers in spring.

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More Info

iNat Map

Status cultivated
Form woody shrub
Leaf type simple
Arrangement alternate
Color white