Leatherwood (Macrolearia Colensoi) is a perennial shrub in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Macrolearia colensoi is a bushy leathery shrub native to New Zealand, often forming impenetrable thickets in subalpine areas or at sea level in the far south.