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Agarista populifolia (Florida hobblebush)
1 hour care
per year
per year
3.5m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Agarista populifolia
Other names
Leucothoe acuminata, Leucothoe populifolia, Florida hobblebush, Coast leucothoe, Fetter-bush, Florida doghobble, Florida leucothoe, Andromeda populifolia, Lyonia populifolia
Genus
Agarista Agarista
Species
A. populifolia - A. populifolia is a thicket-forming, evergreen shrub with upright to arching stems bearing lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves, flushed reddish-brown when young, and dense racemes of fragrant, urn-shaped, white flowers in late spring.
Agarista populifolia is: Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Suckering, Upright
Toxicity
Highly toxic, possibly fatal, if ingested.
Flower
Cream, White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Responds to heavy pruning if needed.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Agarista populifolia (Florida hobblebush) will reach a height of 3.5m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Best grown in cool, humus-rich, moist soil in partial or full shade. Tolerates full sun if soil remains consistently moist. Will tolerate drier conditions and moderate drought. Can be maintained as a hedge.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Agarista populifolia
Other names
Leucothoe acuminata, Leucothoe populifolia, Florida hobblebush, Coast leucothoe, Fetter-bush, Florida doghobble, Florida leucothoe, Andromeda populifolia, Lyonia populifolia
Genus
Agarista Agarista
Species
A. populifolia - A. populifolia is a thicket-forming, evergreen shrub with upright to arching stems bearing lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves, flushed reddish-brown when young, and dense racemes of fragrant, urn-shaped, white flowers in late spring.
Native to
Southeastern United States
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Suckering, Upright
Toxicity
Highly toxic, possibly fatal, if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Cream, White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Responds to heavy pruning if needed.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Agarista populifolia (Florida hobblebush) will reach a height of 3.5m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Best grown in cool, humus-rich, moist soil in partial or full shade. Tolerates full sun if soil remains consistently moist. Will tolerate drier conditions and moderate drought. Can be maintained as a hedge.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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