Emerald Snow® Loropetalum

Emerald Snow Loropetalum grows best in full sun to partial shade, with the brightest blooms and densest growth appearing when it receives plenty of sunlight.

It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil, and will benefit from adding organic matter if your garden soil is heavy clay. During the first growing season, keep the soil consistently moist to help roots establish, but once mature, this shrub tolerates normal garden conditions and needs only occasional watering.

Fertilize lightly in early spring with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer or one designed for acid-loving plants to encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms.

Pruning is rarely necessary, since Emerald Snow naturally forms a dense, rounded shape. If you do wish to shape or control its size, prune just after the main flush of spring flowers.

This loropetalum is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10, staying evergreen in warmer regions and semi-evergreen further north. Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Its delicate white blossoms often attract butterflies, while the shrub is generally unbothered by deer, making it an easy and rewarding choice for a wide range of gardens.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

How to Space Your Emerald Snow Loropetalum

For a seamless hedge or screen, plant Emerald Snow Loropetalum about two feet apart so the foliage fills in quickly and forms a continuous line of green. If you prefer each shrub to stand on its own, allow five to six feet of space between them so their natural rounded form has room to develop. With a mature height of four to six feet and a width of three to four feet, this loropetalum bush needs enough breathing room to reach its full size without overcrowding neighboring plants.