It grows 3-6 feet tall and wide and has a dense arching often sprawling form that impedes (fetters) foot traffic of animals and humans making it a good hedge. Its native to 62 of floridas 67 counties. The name shiny lyonia refers to this plants shiny leaves. It also grows in cuba [9, 14]. Fetterbush is found in pinelands and swampy areas throughout most of the state. Fetterbush is a native evergreen shrub in the heath family that is found in swampy areas, bogs and wet woods from va to fl and west to la. · if you’ve never heard of fetterbush , you’re in for a treat. Lyonia lucida is a species of flowering plant in the family ericaceae known by the common names fetterbush lyonia, hurrahbush, and staggerbush. · the common name fetterbush refers to the growth habit of this shrub, because it tends to restrict or fetter the movement of humans or animals when it grows in abundance. Learn about its habitat, care tips, and interesting characteristics. Map courtesy of usda, nrcs. Fetterbush lyonia grows along the united states southeastern coastal plain from southeastern virginia, throughout south-central peninsular florida, west to louisiana. Fetterbush is a harbinger of spring, blooming in late winter and spring here in south florida (of course spring, isnt exactly an exact concept here). Lyonia lucida general distribution: Fetterbush is an attractive evergreen shrub with shiny leaves and showy flowers. Distribution of fetterbush lyonia in the united states. Keep reading for fetterbush information and tips on how to grow a fetterbush. This native plant grows in the wild in bogs, bays, swamps, and wet woodlands. Other plants may also be called fetterbush. · discover 32 fascinating facts about fetterbush , a unique and beautiful plant.
