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Leatherleaf

Chamaedaphne calyculata, Ericaceae

Zones
2–6
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreakGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

4 – 6

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Tall CottongrassEriophorum angustifolium
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Longhair SedgeCarex comosa
Wind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Mapleleaf ViburnumViburnum acerifolium

Mapleleaf viburnum and leatherleaf compete for understory resources and may have allelopathic interactions

Lake SedgeCarex lacustris

Aggressive lake sedge can dominate wetland margins and exclude woody shrubs like leatherleaf

Uses

Functions

Wetland RestorationWildlife HabitatErosion ControlAcidic Soil Tolerance

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Antiseptic

Common Questions

What zones does Leatherleaf grow in?

Leatherleaf grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 6.

What are good companion plants for Leatherleaf?

Good companions for Leatherleaf include Tall Cottongrass, Longhair Sedge.

Design guilds with Leatherleaf and see companion relationships visually.

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