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northern spicebush
Lindera benzoin
shrub⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A native deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant yellow flower clusters in early spring and bright red berries that attract birds in fall. All parts of the plant have a pleasant spicy aroma when crushed.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 6Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
hedgerowmedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
leaffruit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation