Lindera benzoin
Spicebush
Attractive rhizomatous shrub; stems, leaves, and fruit have a spicy scent when crushed; provides cover for wildlife and habitat for the swallowtail butterfly; fruit is a source of food for wildlife in the fall; red berries.
General Product Information:
Item Number: LINBEN01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Woody Trees, Shrubs & Vines
Classification: Woody Deciduous Shrub
Habitat: Rich moist woods.
Bloom Period: March to May
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 16.3 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 18 in
pH: 4.5 – 6.0
Pollinator Value: Low
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FACW
Midwest: FACW
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
Tolerances:
Shade: Moderate
Drought: Low
Salt: No
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 4,500
Mix Seed Rate per Acre: Up to 3.33 lb
Truax Seedbox: Fluffy
