Evergreen Shrub – Shining Fetterbush

Shining Fetterbush 

Botanical name: lyonia lucida 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 3-6 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 7-9 

Growth rate: grows less than 1 ft per year 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: pink, white

Bloom time:  spring 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size in the spring and summer months 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: woodland gardens, erosion control, privacy plant

Special features: drought tolerant, shade tolerant 

Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: manually water during extended periods of drought 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, summer, fall 

Best type of soil:  loam, chalky

Companion plants: saw palmetto palm, sweetbay magnolia, inkberry holly 

Toxicity level: EXTREMELY TOXIC FOR HUMANS AND PETS IF INGESTED 

Invasive species: no