Leucothoe populifolia (Florida Leucothoe)

Leucothoe populifolia, also known as Florida Leucothoe, is an evergreen shrub that typically grows between 8 and 12 feet tall. It has a spreading habit and forms suckers from its roots. This shrub features glossy, oval-shaped leaves that resemble those of a poplar tree, hence its species name 'populifolia'. It is hardy in USDA zones 6b to 9.