I was asked this morning if I could identify this shrub, it is one of
6 bought unlabeld from Wyevale.
It is about 6 inches high and has curled leaves similar in texture to
Holy but without the spines.

http://www.twango.com/share.aspx?cha...ffy4u2.Unknown

David Hill
Abacus Nurseries

Although the pic is a bit unclear, I'm 99% certain it is Leucothoe
axillaris 'Curly Red' - a failry recent introduction. As with all
Leucothoes, a humus rich, acidic soil is necessary to keep them happy
and the best colour (which appears in winter) is achieved if grown in
full sun, even though it is shade tolerant. It's a nice slowly
spreading, exceptionally hardy evergreen, growing to around 60 cms.
high and somewhat more across over a period of several years. The
ordinary species can grow to about 1.2m tall spreading to 2m. or more
so eventually it could develop into a medium sized shrub. Quite a
pleasant thing and very effective for winter colour.

On 24 Mar, 13:32, "Dave Poole" wrote:
Although the pic is a bit unclear, I'm 99% certain it is Leucothoe
axillaris 'Curly Red' - a failry recent introduction. As with all
Leucothoes, a humus rich, acidic soil is necessary to keep them happy
and the best colour (which appears in winter) is achieved if grown in
full sun, even though it is shade tolerant. It's a nice slowly
spreading, exceptionally hardy evergreen, growing to around 60 cms.
high and somewhat more across over a period of several years. The
ordinary species can grow to about 1.2m tall spreading to 2m. or more
so eventually it could develop into a medium sized shrub. Quite a
pleasant thing and very effective for winter colour.


Many thanks, I thought someone would know it.
David Hill
Abacus Nurseries