Northern Spicebush | Lindera benzoin Full sun Beautiful in the border

Beautiful in the border

The first set of leaves is sterile and has a gracefully arching form

Growth Rate: Moderate

ripening over a long period

Northern Spicebush | Lindera benzoin Full sun Beautiful in the borderNative. Wildlife value. Spicebush is a deciduous shrub that can be found in rich forests, dry forests on slopes, and swamps. The leaves are alternate with a smooth margin. Leaves produce a spicy odor when crushed. The bark is brown to gray brown and speckled with light colored lenticels. In early spring, small, yellow flowers mature in axillary clusters. The shrub produces a bright red drupe with a peppery taste and scent. The fruit matures in the