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Dirca palustris (Leatherwood seed) Sheffield`s Seed Co., Inc.
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Dirca palustris

Eastern Leatherwood, Leatherwood

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  • Dirca palustris

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Details

Min. hardiness zone:
5
Item ID:

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: none required
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed|Fresh, cleaned seed sown immediately outside germinate 54% in spring.

Other: remove seed from fruit prior to treatments - The seed is fragile, the dbs need to be soaked in warm water until the fruit is soft, then it needs to be gently removed by hand. 

Looking for a unique and versatile shrub for your garden? Look no further than Dirca palustris, or Eastern Leatherwood. This shrub, which can grow up to three meters tall, is native to the eastern half of North America and can be found in rich woods. It has light green leaves and pale yellow flowers that appear before the leaves in early spring. It also produces a good yellow fall color and prefers damp shade. The bark of the Eastern Leatherwood is tough and leathery, making it useful for making bow strings, fishing lines, and baskets. Native American tribes also employed it medicinally for a wide range of ailments, although caution should be exercised when using it due to potential side effects such as salivation and burning of the tongue. Additionally, the tough and flexible shoots of the shrub can be used in basket making and as a tying material, while ropes can be made from the bark fibers. Eastern Leatherwood is a great way to add an uncommon yet versatile shrub to your garden.

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