Squirt™ Compact Leucothoe
Leucothoe axillaris ‘Squzam’
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Squirt™ Compact Leucothoe highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposurePartial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateSlow
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring

Growing Zones 5-9
Wonderful Dwarf Workhorse Squirt™ Compact Leucothoe
- Ornamental Broadleaved Evergreen
- Selection of Native Shrub
- Compact Shrub Supports Wildlife
- Fragrant, Bell-Shaped, White Flowers in Spring
- Gorgeous Copper-Colored New Growth
- Glossy Green Leaves Look Great All Year
- Pretty Pointed Leaves Catch the Breeze
- Perfect for a Partial Shade Spot
- Very Easy Care
- Deer Tend to Leave it Alone
Use Squirt™ Compact Leucothoe (Leucothoe axillaris 'Squzam') to build your garden design around. This dwarf designer favorite is extremely low-maintenance but gives you an incredible look in every season.
Staying small and compact, Squirt's™ evergreen foliage is incredibly ornamental. The pretty growth habit arches up and out like a small fountain. The dark green leaves are lustrous and shine even in the dusky light of partial shade. New growth is mahogany-colored and brightens up the look in a sophisticated way. You'll be pleased to include these showy branches in any floral arrangement.
Leucothoe catches the wind, even the slightest breeze is enough to set the plant in motion. Appreciate the subtle play of the movement and sound, it will add a tremendous amount of charm to your landscape.
In spring, delight in small, creamy white, bell-shaped flowers with a light perfume. You'll wish you could bottle the fresh, clean scent. Watch for butterflies and native honeybees to visit the blooms, and for your local songbirds to take shelter in its dense branch structure. There are so many reasons to love this easy-care shrub, and helping the ecosystem is an important one.
How to Use Squirt™ Compact Leucothoe
Consider using this wonderful, petite shrub as a modern foundation plant or facer plant in a partial shade area. It rarely needs pruning or much special care and will hide the bare leggy stems of its larger companions.
You'll add visual interest all year, but it will be especially welcomed in winter. Lovely coppery and deep green foliage looks great, and this is one plant that won't outgrow its space. Create low hedges and define garden spaces with these smaller evergreen shrubs! Squirt™ can become a fabulous low border or edging for larger shrubs. To create a solid hedge, plant them 2 feet apart on center. If you prefer a looser, more natural look, expand the spacing out to 3 feet on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next.
Include under larger trees, or along the edge of a woodland, or try these as a broadleaved evergreen presence in Rock gardens, too. You really have endless possibilities with an elegant plant like Squirt™ Compact Leucothoe!
#ProPlantTips for Care
Plant in a place that receives partial shade, or roughly 4 hours of direct sunlight a day. It will do best in a sheltered spot, out of the worst of the wind. It loves acidic, well-drained soil. Provide an even amount of water on a regular basis. Consider adding a thick layer of mulch to cover the root system. Fertilize with an acid lover's formula according to package instructions. Or, add a top dressing of compost and organic material to improve the richness of your soil. Trim any broken or errant branches. As your shrub ages, you can periodically do renewal pruning by cutting it back to a few inches from the ground in the late winter.
Use Squirt™ Compact Leucothoe to boost the design impact of your landscaping. It's easy and charming, attractive in all seasons, and won't require more than a few minutes of care a year. Order now at NatureHills.com and sit back and enjoy! Order enough to complete your entire project. This is a highly sought-after dwarf variety, and we'll sell out of our limited inventory quickly. Act now!