Leatherwood; Wicopy
 

Mature Size, Growth, Longevity

Average mature size of 3-6' tall and wide. Slow growth rate.

Native Range

New Brunswick and Ontario to Florida and Missouri.

Flower and Fruit Details

Flowers are pale-yellow, 3-4 in an inflorescence from each node, March-April. Fruits are oval drupes, 0.33" long, pale green or reddish, containing one large, shining, brown seed, ripening June-July.

Leaf and Bark Features

Clear yellow fall color. Bark is light brown becoming olive or darker, leathery and hard to remove.

Culture and Care

Thrives in moist to wet shady areas, prefers a deep soil rich in organic matter. No serious disease or insect problems.

Strengths, Weaknesses, Other Facts

Indians used the bark for bow strings, fishing line, and baskets.

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA