Leatherleaf is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its leathery foliage and delicate bell-shaped white flowers in spring. It thrives in boggy or consistently moist acidic soils and makes an excellent choice for wetland gardens or shaded woodland settings.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
2–4′ tall × 2–4′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 2aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 8b
pH Range
56
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 6
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringWinter
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Alaska
