Lindera benzoin

Spicebush attracts birds, butterflies, and wildlife that enjoy it both for food and cover. Growing up to 12 feet tall, the shrub prefers full sun, which enhances its yellow fall leaf color. Fragrant greenish-yellow blooms appear throughout March. Flowers on male plants tend to be showier than flowers on female plants.

↕️ 6-12 ft. ↔️ 6-12 ft.

FUN FACTS Leaves become aromatic when crushed and are enjoyed by caterpillars of the spicebush swallowtail butterfly. Pollinated female plants produce bright red edible drupes that can be crushed and used as an allspice substitute.

MAINTENANCE To promote fruit production, pair male and female shrubs to allow for the necessary pollination.