Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Zeblid' ~ Scarletta® Leucothoe all (2) Peter Stevens from Seattle

(2) Peter Stevens from Seattle

Twig blight and leaf spot may occur

Sweet Bay Magnolia is a native multi-trunk semi-evergreen tree with large fragrant cup shaped white flowers that bloom in spring and occasionally into summer

ruby-red arils (seeds) that are sweet and tart in flavor

Aphids are occasional problems

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Zeblid' ~ Scarletta® Leucothoe all (2) Peter Stevens from SeattleScarletta Leucothoe is a compact native evergreen shrub with a lax, arching multi stemmed habit. Its shiny deep green leaves emerge a striking scarlet purple and turns red bronze in fall. Drooping clusters of fragrant white flowers are borne in profuse axillary clusters in mid spring. 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