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leatherleaf

leatherleaf

Chamaedaphne calyculata

shrubβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high water❄ Hardy: Zone 2a – Zone 8b

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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
2–4β€² tall Γ— 2–4β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Ericaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringWinter

Companion Planting

Plants well with