Spicebush
$21.00 – $50.00
Description
Spicebush | ||
Description | Spicebush (Lindera benzoin), also known as wild allspice, is a small deciduous shrub. Spicebush, a staff favorite, gets its name from the aromatic, spicy smell of its crushed leaves. It is a popular ornamental plant often found in native landscapes. Its leaves turn yellow in fall, fragrant flowers, and has bright red berries. Spicebush supports wildlife and many pollinators, especially butterflies. | |
Seedling information
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Age | 0-1 years |
Size | 12-18″ | |
Size
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Height | 6 -12 ft. |
Spread | 5 – 10 ft. | |
Growth rate | Slow | |
Needs
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Sun | Full sun to part shade |
Water use | Medium | |
Soil | Moist, sandy, well-drained soils | |
Fruit
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Bloom time | March – May |
Bloom color | White, yellow, green | |
Fruit type | Drupe | |
Edible/Inedible | Inedible | |
Nativeness | Native | |
Benefits | Good for wildlife and pollinators, ornamental, fall foliage | |
Climate Change Hardiness | Unknown adaptability |
Additional information
Amount | 5, 10, 25, 50 |
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