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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

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.

Native to: Eastern States, Ontario

Native

Introduced

Dirca palustrisDirca palustris

Eastern Leatherwood, Leatherwood

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In Stock: 0.204 lb (Total:0.204lb)

Dirca palustris

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Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

7,524

Quantity:

0.2 lb

Collected in:

Minnesota

Crop year:

2025

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Item ID:

1836130

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

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.

Native to: Eastern States, Ontario

Native

Introduced

Dirca palustris, commonly known as Eastern Leatherwood, is a captivating deciduous shrub native to the Eastern United States, particularly flourishing in Missouri's Ozarks. It thrives in the shade of rich woodlands, making it an ideal choice for hedges, rain gardens, or naturalized landscape settings. Typically reaching 4 to 6 feet in height and spread, Leatherwood showcases striking pale lemon-yellow, bell-shaped flowers from March to April, offering an early splash of color before its leaves emerge. With its lush green summer foliage that transitions to bright yellow in autumn, it delivers a multi-season appeal, enhancing any shaded garden space.

Renowned for its pliable, leathery bark historically used by Native Americans for crafting, Leatherwood also offers ecological benefits by attracting early pollinators. Optimal growth is achieved in consistently moist, slightly acidic soils, with a preference for part to full shade. While the shrub is low maintenance, providing a beautiful and resilient option for gardeners, it's important to note that contact with its bark may cause skin irritation in some individuals. Suitable for woodland or shade gardens, its graceful growth and rarity make Dirca palustris a unique and rewarding addition to your landscape.