Chamaedaphne calyculata
leatherleaf
Notes:
Long bloom period. Unlike most ericaceous species, grows in boggy soils.
Sources: Stoecklein, Missouri BG, JerseyYards.org, Dirr, USDA.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
acidic soil required
alkaline soil intolerant
attracts:bees
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
clay tolerant
deer sensitive
drought intolerant
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
fine texture
fire risk low
form:shrub
full sun preferred
habit:irregular
infertile soil tolerant
native:eastern North America
persistence:evergreen
pest/disease free
salt intolerant
sandy soil tolerant
showy flowers
slow-growing
stoloniferous/suckering
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:naturalizing
water:ample
water:regular
wet soil tolerant
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