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Dirca Palustris (leatherwood)

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Tree_Ninja:

   Hey all,

  I wasn't sure where to post this. When I still lived in ontario I once came across leatherwood by accident. (Bogged down the chainsaw).

   Needless to say I was both angered and amazed by the strength of the bark. This was long before I even thought about bow-making. I made some bootlaces and fishing nets with it.

  Fast-forward to the present. I wish this stuff grew around here. Cedar bark doesn't even compare. The bark is so strong.  I thought I would share this little tidbit so everyone living in the area in which it grows can hunt for it this spring(and maybe trade me ?)

  Here is a link: http://ontariotrees.com/main/species.php?id=2056

It looks like any other bush. The plants I found where in an american beech stand (rich site).  Hopefully someone else finds it and posts some projects on here.

chamookman:
Thanks for posting - interesting ! Bob

sleek:
Faaaaascinating

Zuma:
Good info. Thanks for postin.
The map shows a pretty big area of growth.
Zuma

sleek:
Its in Oklahoma.  Im gonna keep an eye out for sure.

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