species 9,207 observations

Eastern Leatherwood

Dirca palustris

Field notes

Supports All

28 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Leucanthiza dircella 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Two-Marked Treehopper 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Band-winged Bee Fly, Dusky-banded Leafwalker, Grasshopper Bee Fly, Mourning Cloak 26

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Clay Organic
Soil pH: Neutral
Resists: Wet soil
Habit: Erect Multi stemmed Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Poisonous

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.