Lindera benzoin

Common Name: Native Spicebush

Pot Size: 2 g

Anyone who walks our local woodlands has seen this native understory shrub, particularly in spring and fall. Part of its ubiquitous nature in the woods is that deer dislike it, a great attribute for home gardeners. Another fine quality is that the beautiful spicebush swallowtail butterfly uses this plant as a larval (caterpillar) food source. Small chartreuse flowers appear in March before foliage. Bright red fruit on female plants in fall and clear yellow fall color round out its qualities.

Current Height: 2-3′   Mature Height: 8-15′    Light: Sun/Shade   Water: Average