Leatherleaf

Leatherleaf (Chamaedaphne calyculata) is an evergreen shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically yellow-green. Foliage is retained in winter.
It grows at moderate speed from rhizomes to a height of about 4 feet with roots at least 8 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5-6, low fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has low salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Chamaedaphne calyculata profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Chamaedaphne Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Threatened or endangered natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Natives with yellow-green foliage Category:Natives with winter foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Natives between 3 and 6 feet tall Category:High moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs