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Spice Bush

Lindera Benzoin

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Overview

Spice Bush (Lindera benzoin) is a deciduous, native shrub thriving in zones 4-9. It reaches 6-12 feet in height, with an equal spread. This understory plant prefers part shade to full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Notable for its aromatic yellow flowers in early spring and vibrant red berries in fall (on female plants), it attracts beneficial wildlife. Leaves turn a rich yellow in autumn, providing noteworthy seasonal interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 4–9Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — Notable for its aromatic yellow flowers in early spring and vibrant red berries in fall (on female plants)

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Lauraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — Notable for its aromatic yellow flowers in early spring and vibrant red berries in fall (on female plants); lending an
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — lending an additional layer of dynamic life to the garden setting
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — well-drained soils with an acidic to neutral pH
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — These flowers, about 1/2 inch in size, are arranged in clusters and are striking against the bare stems
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — as it serves as a host plant for the Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — ecologically supportive element in their landscape; which grow to about 2 to 6 inches in length
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — light yellow flowers that blossom in early spring
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — as it serves as a host plant for the Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly; lending an additional layer of dynamic life to the garden
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — shrub / tree for full or half
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — which grow to about 2 to 6 inches in length
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — turn from a vibrant green to captivating yellow-gold hues in the fall; which grow to about 2 to 6 inches in length
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — notably birds like the Eastern Bluebird and American Robin.<br><br>The plant's leaves
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — It reaches 6-12 feet in height, with an equal spread; this bush typically grows to a height of 6 to 12 feet with a similar spread
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — It is renowned for its multi-seasonal interest and utility in landscape design
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — indigenous to the moist woodlands of the Eastern United States; notable for its aromatic yellow flowers in early spring and
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — which persist into the late summer and are a valuable food source for wildlife; lending an additional layer of dynamic life to
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — is a versatile and aromatic deciduous shrub
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — This understory plant prefers part shade to full sun and moist, well-drained soil
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — well-drained soils with an acidic to neutral pH; this bush typically grows to a height of 6 to 12 feet with a similar spread
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — which grow to about 2 to 6 inches in length; this bush typically grows to a height of 6 to 12 feet with a similar spread
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — often before the leaves emerge; notable for its aromatic yellow flowers in early spring and vibrant red berries in fall (on
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — notably birds like the Eastern Bluebird and American Robin.<br><br>The plant's leaves; notable for its aromatic yellow flowers
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms
Spice Bush (Lindera Benzoin) — Spice Bush (Lindera benzoin) is a deciduous, native shrub thriving in zones 4-9; notable for its aromatic yellow flowers in
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