Shown here with developing fruit, April 2004.
by Toxicodendron Apr 30, 2004 8:05 PM
These are very old "trees", maybe 70 years or more, but they are actually so small that they are classed as shrubs.
by Toxicodendron May 1, 2004 11:02 AM
Foliage up close.
by mgarr Aug 5, 2008 11:07 PM
Taken at Arnold Arboretum, Ma.
by mgarr Aug 5, 2008 11:07 PM
Leatherwood showing its great little cueball habit, 26 October 2009, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain MA
by ViburnumValley Oct 28, 2009 6:18 PM
Leatherwood in "cut-away" view displaying naturally tight interior branch architecture, 26 October 2009, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain MA
by ViburnumValley Oct 28, 2009 6:18 PM
Leatherwood closeup of distinctive winter twigs and buds, 26 October 2009, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain MA
by ViburnumValley Oct 28, 2009 6:18 PM
Leatherwood closeup of fine fall color, 26 October 2009, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain MA
by ViburnumValley Oct 28, 2009 6:18 PM
Leatherwood with a bumper crop of seeds this spring, 10 May 2010, Louisville KY
by ViburnumValley May 17, 2010 1:16 PM
Leatherwood closeup of fresh seed, stems, and leaves, 10 May 2010, Louisville KY
by ViburnumValley May 17, 2010 1:16 PM
Leatherwood closeup of seeds grouped primarily in twos or threes, 10 May 2010, Louisville KY
by ViburnumValley May 17, 2010 1:16 PM
Leafs out early. Pendant yellow flowers emerge along with the fresh green new foliage. Mid-March in St Louis.
by Weerobin Mar 12, 2012 12:39 PM
Dirca palustris flower closeup March 10, 2012 zone 5 Nebraska Flowers emerge directly from prior year leaf scar. No bud is ever visible. Note interesting bark.
by LH1 Jan 10, 2013 3:39 PM
Dirca palustris branch structure. Flowering March 10, 2012 zone 5 Eastern Nebraska. Daffodil foliage on right. Plant 10 yrs old, 4 ft tall from a 1 ft transplant. Clay soil.
by LH1 Jan 10, 2013 3:39 PM
Leatherwood foliage in June 2014 at Jenkis Arboretum in se PA
by Rickwebb Jul 2, 2014 11:49 AM
Two Leatherwood shrubs at Jenkins Arboretum in se PA in June 2014
by Rickwebb Jul 2, 2014 11:49 AM
a specimen in the Northern Illinois Collection at Morton Arboretum in ne IL in late July 2016
by Rickwebb Jul 27, 2016 6:56 PM