Leucothoe, Coastal LeucothoeCoastal Leucothoe is a compact, slow growing native evergreen shrub with a lax, arching multi stemmed habit. Its rich, thick dark green foliage emerges tinged with bronze red and turns purplish bronze in winter. Lightly fragrant white flowers are borne in profuse axillary clusters in spring. Grows best in partial sun and rich, moist acidic well drained soils. Leaves are highly flammable and toxic if ingested. Deer resistant. Type: Shrub Origins: