Leatherwood
Dirca palustris
Thymelaeaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
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Quick Facts
Height
3–6 ft
Spread
4-6 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Light
Full Sun to Shade
Soil
Moist
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 2a–8b
Bloom Time
March to April
Fall Color
Golden, yellow
Origin
from New Brunswick to Ontario and south to Florida and
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