Spicebush
Price range: $21.00 through $29.00
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, with fragrant flowers and bright red berries. Spicebush supports wildlife and many pollinators, especially butterflies. | |
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Seedling information
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Age | 0 – 2 years |
| Size | 12 – 18″ | |
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Size
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Height | 6 -12 ft. |
| Spread | 5 – 10 ft. | |
| Growth rate | Slow | |
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Needs
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Sun | Full sun to part shade |
| Water use | Medium | |
| Soil | Moist, sandy, well-drained soils | |
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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 pack, 10 pack, 25 pack, 50 pack |
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