Lindera benzoin
Common name: Spicebush
Another very shade tolerant shrub found in mesic woods. The small yellow flower blooms in early April before the plant leafs out. Leaf and stem have a very aromatic lemon fragrance when crushed. Fall color is an unbelievable yellow. Fruit is 1/2 inch long and is a beautiful scarlet in the fall. The pioneers used the fruit as a spice, hence its name.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrubs
Soil type
Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic, Wet
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils, Yards that Flood
Habitat
Floodplain, Moist Woods, Wetlands, Woodlands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Single trunk
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Yellow
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 6 Feet
- Mature width
- 6 Feet
- Max height
- 12 Feet
- Max width
- 15 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Loved by birds Pollinator hot spot
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