Plant Type: Woodies
Climate Zones: Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
Light Levels: Part Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Regular
Maintenance Needs: Low
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Average Height: 3-4'
Soil Type: Moist Tolerant
Soil pH: Acidic
Soil Drainage: Moist
Attract Wildlife: Attracts Birds, Attracts Pollinators
Tolerances: Deer Resistant, Juglone Tolerant
Native Plants: Northeastern U.S. Native
Colors: White
Other: Deer Resistant, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting
Chamaedaphne calyculata, commonly known as Leatherleaf, is a resilient shrub that thrives in wet, acidic soils and reaches a height of 3-4 feet. Its attractive white flowers bloom in spring, making it an excellent choice for naturalized areas and moist garden settings.